In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court clarified the distinction between the transfer of the right to use and a mere license in the context of a tax dispute, while allowing appeals against the imposition of sales tax on contracts for the use of vehicles by the public sector ONGC Read more
In a significant move, the Supreme Court, on January 11, 2024, directed the Central government to formulate a policy aimed at replacing heavy-duty diesel vehicles with BS VI-compliant ones running on clean fuels. The court emphasized the critical importance of addressing air pollution, declaring it a matter of great significance Read more
The Hon’ble Single Judge Bench of the Delhi High Court set aside the order passed by the CIC directing the IT Department for providing information related to documents on PM Cares Fund, while invoking the exemption under the IT Act, 1961. In the instant case, the CPIO/Dy. Commissioner of Income Read more
In a recent development, the High Court has dismissed the appeals filed by the convicts in a Special POCSO case (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act) challenging the judgment of the Additional Sessions Judge, Aurangabad, dated 17.07.2018.The prosecution’s case, summarized briefly, involved the registration of a crime at Chawani Read more
The Supreme Court has dismissed the legal actions taken against a woman and her father, which were initiated based on an FIR filed by her husband following a marital dispute. The accusations involved allegedly forging the husband’s signature to obtain her minor son’s passport. A bench comprising Justices Surya Kant Read more
In a significant development, the Bombay High Court, led by Justice NJ Jamadar, has granted bail to Alfiya Faisal Shaikh, who is facing charges under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985. The decision comes as Alfiya, two months pregnant at the time of arrest, sought temporary release on Read more
In a significant legal development, a division bench of the Chandigarh High Court, comprising Justices Sanjay K. Agrawal and Sachin Singh Rajput, has issued a ruling asserting that a complaint or FIR filed by a man’s second wife under Section 498-A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) would not be Read more
![The Converse-Action- Art of Facilitation Workshop at Swaraj University, Udaipur [Feb 8-11]: Register Now!](https://legalvidhiya.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image-201-360x240.png)
About the Workshop Convers-Actions invites individuals for a four day residential workshop on the art of engaging in powerful conversations and facilitating groups. Learn the art of being a facilitator and how can that art be used in daily life. From hosting conversations to starting your own work to getting Read more
![1st National Contract Drafting Competition and Workshop by School of Law, Christ University, Bangalore (Prizes Worth Rs. 10.5k) [Hybrid Mode; Feb 14]: Register by Feb 10](https://legalvidhiya.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image-199-360x240.png)
About the Organizer School of Law, Christ University (SLCU), Bangalore, is a part of Christ (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, a premier educational institution. It is an academic fraternity dedicated to the motto, “Excellence and Service”, providing a nurturing ground for an individual’s holistic development to contribute to society in Read more
![Webinar on Sexual Harassment at Workplace by the Odisha Legal Rights Consortium [Jan 28; 7 PM]: Register Now!](https://legalvidhiya.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image-198-360x240.png)
About The Women’s Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (WICCI)’s Odisha Councils are organizing an important webinar on “Sexual Harassment at Workplace: Know Your Rights, Protect Yourself.” As sexual harassment continues to be a pressing issue at workplaces, it is imperative for employees to know their rights and how to Read more