#SupremeCourt has issued a contempt notice against former #UttarPradsh prisons official Rajesh Kumar Singh for filing false affidavits regarding delays in processing a prisoner's remission file. The Court criticized it and demanded a detailed affidavit from the Chief Secretary.

#JammuKashmir #highcourt ruled that a Section 138 complaint under the NI Act is maintainable even if a cheque bounces due to a frozen account. The Court overturned a lower court’s dismissal, sending the case back for trial. #law #justice

#DelhiHighCourt issued notices to #Netflix and producers of #IC814TheKandaharHijack over a #copyright and #trademark infringement suit by #ANI. ANI alleges unauthorized use of its footage and logo. The case will be heard again on Friday.

The #SupremeCourt has stayed defamation proceedings against #Congress leader Shashi Tharoor for comparing PM #NarendraModi to a scorpion. The Court noted Tharoor's remark was metaphorical and first made in a 2012 article, issuing notice to the complainant and Delhi authorities.

Ministry of Corporate Affairs has notified the deal value threshold under the Competition (Amendment) Act, 2023. Effective September 10, mergers exceeding ₹2,000 crore must undergo #CCI review, tightening scrutiny on high-value digital transactions.

The #Rajasthan High Court ruled that all working women are entitled to 180 days of #maternity leave under the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017. The Court directed the Central and State governments to ensure this applies to all unrecognized and private sectors.

Cabinet's Appointments Committee approved the appointment of six senior advocates-S. Dwarakanath, Archana Pathak Dave, Satya Darshi Sanjay, Brijender Chahar, Raghavendra P. Shankar, and Rajkumar Bhaskar Thakare as Additional Solicitors General for three years in the #supremecourt

The Delhi High Court upheld an order grounding three #spicejet engines for defaulting on payments to French lessors. SpiceJet's appeal was rejected by a Division Bench, which confirmed the airline’s lack of legal right to use the engines after defaulting on rental payments.

The #bombayhighcourt warned the public about #scammers impersonating judges and judicial officers, demanding money via calls or messages. A Nodal Officer, Rajendra T Virkar, has been appointed to handle reports. Victims are urged to report incidents to him or local police.

The #SupremeCourtOfIndia has allowed the Dickey Trust-Adani Power resolution plan for Coastal Energen to continue operating until the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) issues its final decision, providing temporary relief in the ongoing insolvency proceedings.

The Bombay High Court has expressed deep frustration over the serious lapses in police investigations into crimes against women. During a hearing, the court highlighted numerous shortcomings in the investigative process, despite the State’s assurances of commitment to such cases.

The #SupremeCourtOfIndia fined the National Medical Commission ₹10 lakh for harassing a medical college seeking to increase its seat intake. The court noted the NMC’s actions were an attempt to harass the institution, operational for 18 years.

In the digital world, avoid falling for offers that seem too good to be true. Protect yourself from cyber fraud by not clicking on suspicious links. Stay vigilant and informed to guard against evolving threats. #CyberFraud #OnlineSafety #StayAlert

#TheSupremeCourtofIndia has held that the time to pass an arbitral award can be extended even after the statutory 18-month deadline. This decision clarifies the interpretation of Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

#TheSupremeCourtofIndia has expressed strong disapproval towards the Punjab & Haryana High Court and the State of Punjab for not reinstating a judicial officer despite an earlier order quashing his termination. The judicial officer was dismissed over allegations of an affair.

#TheSupremeCourtofIndia has dismissed a plea seeking to declare Agra as a World Heritage Site by stating that there is no substantial evidence to suggest that such a declaration would benefit the city.

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has ruled that transgender individuals cannot invoke Section 69 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which penalizes sex on the false promise of marriage. The court clarified that this provision applies exclusively to women.

In a significant move to honor the historical importance of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in India’s freedom struggle, Union Home Minister #AmitShah announced the renaming of Port Blair to Sri Vijaya Puram. The decision aims to shed colonial legacies.

#TheBombayHighCourt has ruled that the Central Information Commission (CIC) has limited powers under the Right to Information Act and cannot assume an adjudicatory role. The decision was delivered in response to a case involving Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. and the CIC.

#TheDelhiHighCourt has issued an interim order preventing the transfer of shares in EIH Ltd, Oberoi Hotels, and Oberoi Properties held by the late PRS Oberoi. This decision comes amid a legal dispute initiated by Anastasia Oberoi, daughter of the hotelier, against her siblings.