The Supreme Court ruled that Aadhaar, the ambitious public scheme that uses biometric data to generate unique identification numbers for citizens, is constitutionally valid, but with conditions. Here are the key takeaways from today’s verdict. Read More >
The Rajya Sabha has passed the Jammu and Kashmir The court underlined that Section 497 treats women as properties of their husbands and is hence manifestly discriminatory. It trashed the central government’s defense of Section 497 that it protects sanctity ...
The Rajya Sabha has passed the Jammu and Kashmir (Reorganization) Bill, 2019, which is set to bifurcate the state of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union territories – Jammu and Kashmir, which will have a legislature, and Ladakh, which will ...
The Rajya Sabha has passed the JThe Supreme Court has noted that children born out of irregular marriages, including one between a Muslim man and a Hindu woman, are legitimate and therefore eligible to inherit intestate property as per applicable ...
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, ...
The Centre has told the Supreme Court it is yet to take a decision on a mechanism to regulate cryptocurrencies and effectively investigate related offences. A bench of justices Surya Kant and KV Viswanathan was told by Additional Solicitor General ...
The Indian Penal Code (IPC) is the official criminal code of India. It is a comprehensive code intended to cover all substantive aspects of criminal law. The code was drafted on the recommendations of the first law commission of India ...
Why Legal Due Diligence Is Critical In India, when you acquire a business or startup — whether through share purchase, asset purchase, merger, or strategic investment — you may also inherit: Undisclosed tax liabilities Pending litigation Regulatory non-compliance Hidden shareholder ...
Rents receivable by a borrower can be assigned to a lender as an "actionable claim" as per the Transfer of Property Act,1882(TPA), held the Supreme Court while deciding a dispute between the Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services Ltd and the ...
Introduction:India has emerged as a popular destination for medical tourism, attracting patients from across the globe seeking high-quality healthcare services at affordable costs. While the country offers world-class medical facilities and skilled healthcare professionals, it's essential for overseas patients to ...