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Supreme Court Sides With Madras HC: Person Forwarding Social Media Messages Liable For Contents

The Madras High Court had noted that Shekher was a person of high stature and had many followers. It stated that he should have exercised more caution when forwarding messages. The Supreme Court refused to entertain an appeal challenging Madras ...

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SC Issues Notice On PIL Seeking Action Against Doctors Who Do Not Prescribe Generic Medicines

The plea said that affordability of medicines is a vital factor that contributes to effective healthcare delivery and the realization of the ‘right to health’ The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice on a PIL seeking disciplinary actions against doctors ...

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Maternity Benefits Must Be Granted Even If Period Of Benefit Overshoots Term Of Contractual Employment: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Thursday(17 Aug) held that maternity benefits have to be granted even if the period of benefit overshoots the term of contractual employment. Maternity benefits can travel beyond the term of contractual employment. The court directed the ...

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Supreme Court Grants Extension Till September 30 To Delhi Government For Finalisation Of Scheme : Two Wheeler Aggregators

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Delhi government to finalise the Delhi Motor Vehicle Aggregator and Delivery Service Provider Scheme, 2023 for regulation of two wheeler aggregators by September 30. The Division Bench of Justice Aniruddha Bose and Justice ...

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Supreme Court Has Prepared A “Handbook On Combating Gender Stereotypes”

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud announced today morning that the Supreme Court has prepared a “Handbook on combating Gender Stereotypes”, in order to identify and remove the use of words and phrases, which are loaded with gender stereotypes, in ...

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Get Online Pass To Enter Supreme Court Premises

The Supreme Court on Thursday launched ‘SuSwagatam’, a new initiative to generate entry passes online to help those who need to visit the court premises for various purposes. Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud on Thursday announced the ...

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75% Eligibility Condition For Admission To Sports Quota ‘Unwarranted & Discriminatory

The Supreme Court has held that the eligibility condition of minimum 75% marks does not promote the object of introducing the sports quota, and such criterion subverts the object and falls afoul of the equality clause in Article 14 of ...

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Insurance Companies Must Deal In A Bonafide & Fair Manner ; Should Not Just Care For Its Own Profits : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court observed that an insurance is expected to deal with the insured in a bonafide and fair manner and should not just care for and cater to its own profits. It is the duty of the insurance company ...

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Central Civil Service Rules , Retired Employee Can Be Appointed As Inquiry Authority In Disciplinary Proceedings…

The Supreme Court recently held that the disciplinary authority under the Central Civil Service Rules is empowered to appoint a retired employee as an inquiry authority. It is not necessary that the inquiry officer should be a public servant. The ...

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Parliament Passes Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023

After opposition walked out over their demands for discussion on Manipur Violence, the Rajya Sabha passed the contentious Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023 today. It aims to amend certain provisions under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, to extend and exempt ...


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Legal Ethics & Professionalism: Building Trust in the Legal Industry

🔹 Integrity. Accountability. Confidentiality. These pillars define a true legal professional. But in today’s fast-paced legal landscape, how do we maintain them? ✔ Upholding Client Confidentiality: A lawyer’s duty is to protect sensitive information—breaching it damages trust.✔ Avoiding Conflicts of ...

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Supreme Court Clarifies Jurisdiction of State Agencies in Corruption Cases Again

The 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭 of India has recently delivered a judgment of far-reaching significance in the context of corruption prosecutions involving Central Government employees. Although the matter was argued on behalf of the petitioner and the decision ultimately went against us, ...

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DBS Bank Directors Can’t Be Prosecuted For Acts Of Lakshmi Vilas Bank Before Amalgamation : Supreme Court Quashes Criminal Case

The Supreme Court today ruled that DBS Bank and its directors, who were appointed after the amalgamation with Lakshmi Vilas Bank(LVB) and had their appointments approved by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), cannot be held criminally liable for actions ...

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Grant Of Bail Can't Be Made Dependent On Surrender Of Co-Accused : Supreme Court

A Division Bench of the Supreme Court, while allowing a bail plea, held that the grant of bail to a co-accused person cannot be contingent on the surrender of another accused who is also pertinently the main accused in the ...

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Legal Challenges in NRI Marriages

Introduction Non-Resident Indian (NRI) marriages, while often joyous, can also bring a unique set of legal challenges. These challenges stem from cross-border legal systems, differing cultural expectations, and complex family dynamics. Understanding these issues is crucial for NRIs and their ...

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Recruitment Process -Last Date To Fulfil Eligibility Criteria Is Last Date To Submit Applications, In The Absence Of Any Specific Rule: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court emphasized that where there is an absence of any specific rule or prescription, the last day for fulfilling eligibility is the last date of submission of the application. The Court made the observation while refusing the benefit ...

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