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SC Seeks Data From Allahabad HC On Pending Criminal CasesFeatured
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SC Seeks Data From Allahabad HC On Pending Criminal Cases

The Supreme Court has quashed outdated criminal proceedings and requested data on pending cases in the Allahabad HC, highlighting the need for timely justice.

May 15, 2026Read more →
Women Reservation in India: A Legal PerspectiveFeatured
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Women Reservation in India: A Legal Perspective

The Constitution (One Hundred and Sixth Amendment) Act, 2023 introduces a one-third reservation for women in legislative bodies. The article discusses the constitutional basis for this amendment and its implications for women's political participation.

May 13, 2026Read more →
Bombay HC upholds ordinance in Gokul Dairy polls
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Bombay HC upholds ordinance in Gokul Dairy polls

The Bombay High Court refused to stay a Maharashtra ordinance granting voting rights to state-nominated directors in large cooperative societies, impacting Kolhapur Gokul Dairy elections.

Nov 10, 2026Read more →
Bombay HC denies Chhath Puja at Chowpatty
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Bombay HC denies Chhath Puja at Chowpatty

The Bombay High Court refused interim relief for Chhath Puja at Girgaum Chowpatty, holding that religious freedom under Article 25 is subject to public order, health, and morality.

Nov 10, 2026Read more →
Gujarat HC Urges Inclusion of Women in Arbitration Appointments
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Gujarat HC Urges Inclusion of Women in Arbitration Appointments

The Gujarat High Court has emphasized the need for greater inclusion of women and technical experts as arbitrators, noting that only 29.97% of appointees are women. The court issued directions aimed at promoting diversity in arbitration panels.

Nov 10, 2026Read more →
GST: ITC on Merchandise Stock Insurance Allowed: GSTAT
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GST: ITC on Merchandise Stock Insurance Allowed: GSTAT

The Gujarat GST Appellate Tribunal has ruled that input tax credit (ITC) on insurance of merchandise stock is not barred under Section 17(5) of the CGST Act, as the restriction applies only to insurance of specified conveyances, not general inventory.

Nov 10, 2026Read more →
DHC Allows Discovery of Regulatory Data in Biosimilars Case
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DHC Allows Discovery of Regulatory Data in Biosimilars Case

Delhi High Court ordered Cadila to allow Hetero’s expert access to sealed regulatory submissions in a biosimilar dispute. The unprecedented discovery ruling may set precedent for IP litigation involving complex technical data.

Nov 10, 2026Read more →
J&K Govt to Fill Advocate General Post Within One Month
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J&K Govt to Fill Advocate General Post Within One Month

The Jammu and Kashmir government has informed the High Court that the vacant post of Advocate General will be filled within one month. The assurance was given during PIL proceedings seeking prompt appointment to ensure effective legal representation of the Union Territory.

Nov 9, 2026Read more →
Calcutta HC Rules FERA Appeals as Criminal
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Calcutta HC Rules FERA Appeals as Criminal

Calcutta High Court holds that penalty appeals under repealed FERA retain penal character and may be heard as criminal appeals even after FEMA’s enactment.

Nov 9, 2026Read more →
RBI Updates ISIL & Al-Qaida Sanctions Compliance for 6 Entities
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RBI Updates ISIL & Al-Qaida Sanctions Compliance for 6 Entities

RBI issued two advisories on October 27, 2026: one amending 3 entries and another removing 3 entries from the UNSC 1267/1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida sanctions list under Section 51A of UAPA, 1967. Financial institutions must update screening protocols accordingly.

Nov 9, 2026Read more →
Gujarat HC Urges Gender Inclusion in Arbitrator Appointments
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Gujarat HC Urges Gender Inclusion in Arbitrator Appointments

The Gujarat High Court has called for increased appointment of women and technical experts as arbitrators, noting that only 29.97% of arbitrators appointed in recent cases were women.

Nov 8, 2026Read more →
Failure to Give Written Arrest Grounds = Illegal
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Failure to Give Written Arrest Grounds = Illegal

Bombay HC holds that non-communication of written grounds of arrest violates Article 22(1), rendering arrest illegal.

Nov 8, 2026Read more →
Delhi HC Modifies Injunction on Rana Kapoor Book
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Delhi HC Modifies Injunction on Rana Kapoor Book

Delhi High Court allows sale of 'Yes Man: Untold Story of Rana Kapoor' after removing four defamatory passages, rejecting trial court’s complete ban as disproportionate.

Nov 7, 2026Read more →
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