Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Anonymous Political Donations
The Supreme Court is set to hear a petition challenging Section 13A(d) of the Income Tax Act, which permits political parties to receive anonymous cash donation…
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Students Cannot Be Punished For Asking Questions; Intolerance Is At Odds With Constitution: Justice Ujjal Bhuyan
Justice Ujjal Bhuyan emphasized that students cannot be threatened or punished for asking questions or expressing dissenting views, calling such actions unconst…
Neuro-Privacy And Indian Constitution: Should Brain Data Be Treated As Sensitive Personal Data?
India's existing data protection framework does not specifically classify brain or neural data as sensitive personal data, despite its ability to reveal cogniti…
Shop and Establishment Registration in India: State-Wise Requirements and Key Compliance Rules
India has no single Shops and Establishments Act — every state has its own law, its own registration thresholds, its own fees, and its own renewal rules. With t…
MSME Registration (Udyam): Benefits Most Founders Don't Know About
Most founders get their Udyam certificate when a bank asks for it and then forget about it. But MSME status affects how delayed payments are handled legally, ho…
'Treat Elephant Like Deity, Not Servant': Supreme Court Issues Directions To Ensure Welfare Of Captive Elephants
The Supreme Court issued comprehensive welfare directions for the care, maintenance, and protection of captive elephants across India, emphasizing that elephant…
Govt Cannot Resort To Summary Eviction When Bona Fide Title Dispute Exists: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court held that the Government cannot resort to summary eviction proceedings when there is a serious and long-standing bona fide dispute over land t…
Statutory Authority Cannot Invoke Article 131; Provision Confined Strictly To Centre-State Disputes: Supreme Court
he Supreme Court held that a statutory authority or state instrumentality (like a development authority) cannot invoke the apex court's original jurisdiction un…
SEBI Bars Two Firms From Securities Markets Over Alleged Misconduct
SEBI has barred two firms from participating in India's securities markets over alleged manipulative trading practices and misleading conduct. The action forms …
Chhattisgarh High Court: Acquittal Under Section 498A Doesn't Bar Domestic Violence Proceedings
The Chhattisgarh High Court has held that an acquittal in a criminal case under Section 498A IPC does not prevent an aggrieved woman from pursuing remedies unde…
FSSAI Moves Towards Red Warning Labels on High Sugar, Salt and Fat Foods
FSSAI has informed the Supreme Court that it is moving toward introducing mandatory front-of-pack red warning labels on packaged foods high in sugar, salt, and …
Bombay High Court Contempt Plea Against Pune Police Commissioner Over Noise Pollution
A contempt petition has been filed before the Bombay High Court against Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar, alleging wilful non-compliance with court direct…
Supreme Court Judge Seeks Transfer of Rajasthan High Court Acting Chief Justice
A rare judicial controversy has emerged after Supreme Court Judge Justice Sandeep Mehta urged Chief Justice of India Surya Kant to transfer Rajasthan High Court…
Karnataka High Court Slams Police Over “Illegal Arrest” Linked to Social Media Post
The Karnataka High Court strongly criticized the Whitefield Police for allegedly making an illegal arrest of activist Mohan Gowda over a Facebook post celebrati…
Supreme Court to Hear Plea Seeking Mandatory Ethanol Disclosure at Petrol Pumps
The Supreme Court will hear a PIL on August 31, 2026, seeking mandatory disclosure of ethanol content at petrol pumps and on fuel invoices. The petition also se…