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The Allahabad High Court ordered the release of a convict after finding a gross violation of Article 21 due to inordinate delay in deciding his criminal appeal. The Court held…
The Allahabad High Court ruled that long cohabitation with a second partner does not entitle a woman to claim maintenance under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code if her…
The Delhi High Court held that stridhan and gifts received by a woman at the time of marriage cannot be treated as a source of income to deny or reduce her claim for maintenance.…
The Punjab and Haryana High Court reduced the sentence of an accused convicted for rash and negligent driving, taking into account the prolonged duration of the trial and the…
The Kerala Judicial Officers Association approached the High Court seeking contempt action against individuals allegedly orchestrating cyber attacks and defamatory campaigns…
The Authority for Advance Ruling held that the supply of quick lime and hydrated lime with purity below 98% attracts GST at the rate of 5%. The ruling analysed tariff…
The CESTAT set aside a ₹135 crore CENVAT credit demand after holding that peanut butter could not be classified as margarine for excise purposes. The Tribunal observed that…
The Delhi High Court held that the mere filing of complaints before lawful authorities does not amount to criminal defamation, even if the allegations are later found to be false.…
The Kerala High Court examined a habeas corpus petition concerning the mysterious disappearance of Suraj Lama, who went missing after being deported to India from Kuwait. The…
The Bombay High Court dismissed a Public Interest Litigation seeking to establish an arbitration centre in the old High Court building in Goa. The Court held that decisions…
The Punjab and Haryana High Court refused to grant relief to a lawyer who allegedly misrepresented himself as a judge to evade action by traffic police officials. The Court…
The Allahabad High Court granted interim protection from arrest to an accused alleged to be the kingpin of a codeine-based cough syrup racket under the NDPS Act. While…
In the Deepam lighting case, a lawyer representing a dargah alleged before the Madras High Court that principles of natural justice were violated when he was denied an opportunity…
The Bombay High Court initiated suo motu proceedings in connection with a fire incident at a Goa nightclub, raising concerns about public safety and regulatory compliance. The…
A Delhi court ruled that Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi were not entitled to receive a copy of the FIR registered in the National Herald case at the current stage of proceedings.…
The Supreme Court expressed serious concern over the continued practice of dowry under the guise of customary gifts and issued comprehensive directions to strengthen enforcement…
The Bombay High Court quashed excise show cause notices issued after a delay of nine years, holding that the Revenue cannot rely on “call book” procedures to justify prolonged…
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal ruled that interlocutory orders merge with the final dismissal of a company petition and cannot be relied upon independently once the…
The Gujarat High Court commuted the death sentence awarded to a convict in a case involving rape and murder of a minor girl to life imprisonment. While acknowledging the heinous…
BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari approached the Calcutta High Court seeking the constitution of a Special Investigation Team SIT to probe alleged violence during a public event…
A Delhi court granted significant relief to Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi by dismissing the Enforcement Directorate’s complaint in the National Herald case. The court held that…
The Allahabad High Court strongly criticised the practice of registering “mimeographic” or mechanically drafted FIRs under the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of…
The Supreme Court strongly questioned the Tamil Nadu government’s continued resistance to establishing Navodaya Vidyalayas in the State. Emphasising cooperative federalism, the…
The Bombay High Court held that profits earned by Kotak Securities due to excess margin credited on account of a technical glitch could not be termed as unjust enrichment. The…
This DealStreet feature profiles leading corporate lawyers Nandish Vyas and Nilanjana Singh of AZB & Partners and Iqbal Khan of Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, highlighting their roles…
The Supreme Court took cognisance of the proliferation of illegal dhabas and encroachments along national highways, expressing concern over road safety and traffic hazards. The…
The Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal ruled that extended limitation cannot be invoked for demands arising solely from audit objections. Quashing the excise duty…
The Chhattisgarh High Court granted bail to an accused alleged to be involved in issuing fake GST invoices and e-way bills without actual supply of goods, facilitating fraudulent…
The Calcutta High Court held that a borrower’s statutory right of redemption under Section 13 8 of the SARFAESI Act prevails over an unconfirmed auction sale. The Court ruled that…
The Supreme Court granted interim bail to a journalist accused in a money laundering case under the PMLA, while imposing conditions restricting him from writing or publishing…
Consumer furniture and sleep solutions brand Wakefit made a flat debut on the stock exchanges following its initial public offering. The article examines investor response to the…
The Jindal Group has entered the urban mobility sector by launching Trevel, a ride-hailing platform aimed at competing with established players such as Ola, Uber, and Rapido. The…
The Gauhati High Court held that VAT liability on Indian Made Foreign Liquor IMFL on-shop owners has been statutory since 2015 and declined to stay the impugned circular…
Fitness and wellness startup Cult.fit reported revenue of ₹1,216 crore for FY25 while recording a net loss of ₹481 crore, reflecting continued scale-driven growth accompanied by…
Following CAG findings, the Centre tightened e-way bill rules to address technical loopholes and prevent misuse. The move strengthens compliance and revenue protection mechanisms.
The Karnataka High Court quashed service tax demands on ocean freight by following the Madras High Court’s ruling that levy under reverse charge was unconstitutional. The Court…
This article reports large-scale flight cancellations by IndiGo and regulatory intervention by the DGCA. Airlines were directed to submit expansion and operational plans to…
The Authority for Advance Ruling clarified that GST is not leviable on balance freight amounts deposited by shippers into escrow accounts where such funds are provisional and…
A Delhi court granted interim bail to Umar Khalid in the Delhi riots case to attend his sister’s wedding. While noting the seriousness of allegations under stringent criminal…
The article explains India’s revised flight duty time limitations for pilots and crew, comparing them with global standards. It discusses fatigue management, aviation safety, and…
The article analyses potential trade disruptions between India and Mexico amid proposed tariffs on Asian goods. It examines implications for exporters, bilateral trade relations,…
The Gujarat High Court directed refund of income tax deducted on disability pension received by an ex-serviceman, holding such income exempt. The ruling reinforces statutory…
The article explains how GST rationalisation measures have reduced tax burden on dairy, food processing, and agricultural cooperatives, improving compliance and supporting rural…
This report covers Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s foreign visit aimed at strengthening diplomatic ties, trade cooperation, and strategic engagement. The visit underscores India’s…
This report covers allegations of sexual assault against a professor and the ensuing ICC complaint and police action. It highlights institutional accountability and enforcement of…
Haircare startup Moxie Beauty raised $15 million in a Series A funding round led by Bessemer Venture Partners, with participation from existing backers. The funding will be used…
Consumer electronics startup Atomberg, preparing for an initial public offering, is reportedly in talks to raise ₹40 crore through a secondary capital transaction. The article…
This article examines key developments shaping India’s artificial intelligence ecosystem in 2025, including Flipkart’s strategic talent repatriation initiative, “Desh Wapsi.” It…
Telangana secured massive investment commitments across AI, data centres, and infrastructure sectors at a global summit. The article highlights policy incentives, investor…
SaaS major Freshworks announced the acquisition of incident management platform FireHydrant as part of its strategy to strengthen its IT service management offerings. The article…
The Allahabad High Court ordered the release of a convict after finding a gross violation of Article 21 due to inordinate delay in deciding his criminal appeal. The Court held…
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