Anushri Joshi In a sharp rebuke to the functioning of the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA), the Supreme Court, in its recent judgment, lamented the erosion of the Authority’s intended purpose, transforming it into a haven for post-retirement appointments of Read more
Aastha Pareek In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court of India has urged the Income Tax (IT) Department to upgrade its software infrastructure after a serious computer error resulted in incorrect tax assessments. The incident arose when a taxpayer challenged Read more
Anushri Joshi In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court has expressed its unequivocal disapproval of certain sweeping remarks made by the Allahabad High Court, wherein it had surmised that if religious conversions at social congregations were not curtailed, the majority Read more
Aastha Pareek The Karnataka High Court has recently ruled that the chanting of the slogan “Bharat Mata Ki Jai” does not constitute hate speech under Section 153A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which addresses promoting enmity between different groups. Read more
Jahanvi Agarwal On 24th September 2024, the Supreme Court sought clarification from the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) regarding actions taken against those responsible for stubble burning, a major contributor to the region’s air quality degradation. The matter was Read more
Anushri Joshi In a resonant pronouncement that underlines the sanctity of judicial integrity, the Orissa High Court has articulated a fundamental truth: while justice may be metaphorically blind, the discerning faculties of the judiciary remain ever-vigilant against subterfuge. The Read more
Aastha Pareek The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) recently made innovative changes to the insolvency proceedings aimed specifically at improving the protection and participation of home buyers in insolvency proceedings. These changes, which entered into force on September Read more
In a significant step toward creating a more inclusive and supportive work environment, Desi Kaanoon has announced the introduction of official leaves for its members on their birthdays, as well as on the birthdays of their siblings and parents, and Read more
Aarohi Girish Dhumale The Ministry of Law and Justice is considering amending the Arbitration and Conciliation Act to enhance the arbitration framework of India. The Arbitration and Conciliation Act was enacted in 1996 to regulate the arbitration processes of India. Read more
Jahanvi Agarwal On 22nd September, the Jharkhand High Court restrained the State authorities from suspending internet services on examination days without seeking prior judicial approval. The directive came in response to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the suspension of Read more