The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition filed by a group of teachers in Homeopathic Medical Colleges in Kerala seeking increase of their retirement age from 55 years to 60 years at par with the teachers of other Medical Colleges.The appellants approached the Supreme Court in 2010 challenging the refusal of the Kerala High Court to grant them relief. While the appeal was pending in the…
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 ...
The Supreme Court, while granting custody of a minor child to the her aunt despite opposition from the father, held that the personal law or statute couldn't override the welfare of the child while deciding the custody of the child. ...
We recognize that the right to adopt is one of the most debated and sensitive issues for LGBTQ+ couples in India. Despite increasing societal awareness and progressive judicial rulings, the Indian legal framework still presents substantial challenges for LGBTQ+ individuals ...
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 ...
The Supreme Court has held that if an Indian Entity’s Establishment is operating in Oman and has a ‘Permanent Establishment’ status under Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (“DTAA”), then the dividend income received by the Indian Entity from such Establishment would ...
The rapid proliferation of digital technologies has transformed India’s social, economic, and professional landscape. While digitalization brings efficiency and innovation, it also exposes individuals and businesses to cybercrime risks. As a lawyer in India, it is crucial to understand the ...