The Telecommunications Act of 2023 will go into partial effect on June 26
What is included in the Telecommunications Act of 2023’s partial enforcement? The Telecommunications Act of 2023 will have its main provisions activated as of June 26, 2024, according to a statement released by the Central government. With this action, India’s regulatory structure for
Kerala High Court Upholds Gift Deed, Grants Applicant Property Rights
Justice K. Babu’s bench addressed an appeal in a property declaration suit. The applicant claimed her mother, Kunhimatha, gifted the property to her. The accused, Kunhimatha’s grandson, claimed she did not accept the gift, leading to the cancellation of the gift deed. The
In civil trials, a spouse can testify on behalf of the other spouse: Kerala HC
Issue:- The court was dealing with the application of a woman, whereby her civil suit was pending before the court. During this, she had requested for permission to be granted so that her husband could testify and adduce evidence on her behalf. The
Arbitration Bar of India and Indian Arbitration Forum Oppose New Government Guidelines on Dispute Resolution
The Arbitration Bar of India (ABI) and the Indian Arbitration Forum (IAF) have expressed significant concerns regarding a recent office memorandum issued by the Ministry of Finance, titled “Guidelines for Arbitration and Mediation in Contracts for Domestic Public Procurement.” This memorandum, released by
Balancing Act: Judiciary’s Role in Ensuring Fairness in PMLA Implementation
For years, India struggled with inadequate laws to combat money laundering and financial crimes. The introduction of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA), inspired by the Financial Action Task Force’s 40 recommendations, aimed to address this gap. This act empowered the
HC staying Arvind Kejriwal’s bail without passing final order is Unusual :SC
On Monday, the SC said that the decision of the HC to grant an interim stay on the bail to Delhi CM, without passing a final order was unusual. The matter was about the money laundering case. The bench of Justices Manoj Misra
The Kerala HC Advocates association had opposed the court fee hike
The Kerala High Court Advocates Association(KHCAA) submitted its opinion to the expert committee, headed by Justice V K Mohanan opposing the hike in court fees. The KHCAA stated that the decision of the expert committee whereby the recommendations were given for enhancing the
Dispute Between Dabur India and YouTuber Dhruv Rathee Resolved, To blur Real Fruit Juice Packaging
A year-old litigation between Dabur India and YouTuber Dhruv Rathee ended on June 18, with Rathee agreeing to blur the packaging of Dabur’s product, Real fruit juice, in his videos. The video showed the impact of packaged fruit juices on health compared to
Bombay High Court criticises judge for using the word “handicapped” to express frustration over heavy caseload
The Bombay High Court recently condemned an Additional Sessions Judge for inappropriately using the word “handicapped” showing his frustration over heavy caseload. In the April 24 order, the sessions court judge had granted a stay on a trial court proceedings and adjourned the
Breath Analyzer Not Conclusive Proof of Alcohol Consumption; Emphasizes Blood and Urine Tests for Accurate Results: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court has ruled that a breath analyzer report is not a conclusive proof of a person’s consumption of liquor. Justice Bibek Chaudhuri stated that blood sample and urine tests are the correct method to determine if a person has consumed
