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India–Brazil Collaboration on Traditional Knowledge Digital Library
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India–Brazil Collaboration on Traditional Knowledge Digital Library

India and Brazil have initiated collaboration on the Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL), enhancing global biodiplomacy and patent examination related to biodiversity and traditional knowledge.

Jun 20, 2026Read more →
Madras HC Restrains Church Construction Near Old Temple
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Madras HC Restrains Church Construction Near Old Temple

The Madras High Court has restrained construction of a church near a century-old temple, noting a pending civil suit and the need to maintain status quo until the resolution of the land dispute.

Jun 20, 2026Read more →
IRDAI Proposes New Penalty Rules for Insurance Enforcement
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IRDAI Proposes New Penalty Rules for Insurance Enforcement

IRDAI has introduced draft regulations that emphasize due process and proportional penalties for enforcement actions in the insurance sector. The new rules aim to enhance procedural fairness.

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IRDAI Proposes Perpetual Registration for Insurance Surveyors
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IRDAI Proposes Perpetual Registration for Insurance Surveyors

IRDAI plans to replace the three-year licensing system for insurance surveyors and loss assessors with a perpetual registration model, contingent on annual fee payments. This draft amendment aims to simplify compliance regulations.

Jun 20, 2026Read more →
Karnataka HC: Agri-Co-op Society Can Claim S. 80P Deduction
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Karnataka HC: Agri-Co-op Society Can Claim S. 80P Deduction

The Karnataka High Court has ruled that agricultural cooperatives may claim deductions under Section 80P, provided they prove lending credit facilities only to their members as an intermediary organization.

Jun 20, 2026Read more →
Kerala HC Declines to Interfere in S. 271D Income Tax Penalty Order
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Kerala HC Declines to Interfere in S. 271D Income Tax Penalty Order

The Kerala High Court has dismissed a writ appeal concerning a penalty under Section 271D of the Income Tax Act, directing the taxpayer to pursue available statutory remedies instead. This reinforces the statutory framework for tax appeals.

Jun 20, 2026Read more →
Homebuyers Declared Financial Creditors: NCLT Initiates CIRP Against Developer
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Homebuyers Declared Financial Creditors: NCLT Initiates CIRP Against Developer

The NCLT has recognized homebuyers as financial creditors and initiated CIRP against a real estate developer for defaulting on ₹6.76 crore. The amounts paid are classified as financial debts under the IBC.

Jun 20, 2026Read more →
NCLT Initiates CIRP Against Primezone Developers for Financial Debt Default
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NCLT Initiates CIRP Against Primezone Developers for Financial Debt Default

The NCLT has begun insolvency proceedings against Primezone Developers due to their failure to refund amounts to allottees for unfulfilled plots. The tribunal ruled that this constitutes a financial debt default.

Jun 20, 2026Read more →
NCLT Admits CIRP Against Eros International for Debt Default
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NCLT Admits CIRP Against Eros International for Debt Default

The NCLT has initiated Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process against Eros International Media for failing to pay NH-10 film revenue. The tribunal classified the default as an operational debt.

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Bombay HC Prioritizes Disclosure Over Confidentiality in Contracts
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Bombay HC Prioritizes Disclosure Over Confidentiality in Contracts

In a recent ruling, the Bombay High Court has emphasized that court-ordered disclosure takes precedence over confidentiality clauses in contracts, particularly in cases involving non-compete obligations.

Jun 9, 2026Read more →
Bombay HC Holds State Liable for Mental Hospital Patient's Death
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Bombay HC Holds State Liable for Mental Hospital Patient's Death

The Bombay High Court has ruled the Maharashtra government liable for the death of a patient at Yerwada Mental Hospital, ordering ₹22 lakh compensation to the victim's family. This underscores the state's responsibility for patient safety.

Jun 9, 2026Read more →
Bombay HC to Decide on Delay in Rent Control Act Revisions
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Bombay HC to Decide on Delay in Rent Control Act Revisions

The Bombay High Court has referred the issue of delay condonation in landlords' revisions under the Maharashtra Rent Control Act to a larger bench. This follows a writ petition by a retired army officer seeking tenant eviction.

Jun 9, 2026Read more →
Bombay HC Returns Shop to Tenant After 70 Years
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Bombay HC Returns Shop to Tenant After 70 Years

The Bombay High Court has ruled in favor of returning a shop taken for election purposes in 1956 to the tenant's family. Justice Rajesh S. Patil ordered the landlords to vacate the property within eight weeks, emphasizing that there was no evidence of tenancy surrender.

Jun 9, 2026Read more →
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