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New Chief Justices recommended for 4 High Courts; Justice Sanjay K. Agrawal named for Rajasthan HC

The Supreme Court Collegium, in its meetings held on 6th August 2026 and 31st August 2026, has issued three separate statements recommending the eleva...

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Delayed Tax Deposit Is Not Non-Payment, Penalty Not Automatic: SC

In a major relief for international carriers and tax assessees, the Supreme Court has ruled that mere delayed deposit of tax cannot be equated with ab...

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SC: Administrative Authorities Cannot Reopen Closed Externment Proceedings Without Statutory Authority

In a decisive blow against executive overreach, the Supreme Court has ruled that administrative authorities cannot arbitrarily review or reopen closed...

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NLSIU Convocation 2026 Cancelled due to “Unavoidable Circumstances”

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru, has cancelled its 34th Annual Convocation for the graduating Class of 2026. According ...

Aug 27, 20264 mins
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Rajasthan HC Acting CJ Row: Justice Sandeep Mehta’s Letters and CJI Surya Kant’s Response Explained

A controversy has emerged within the higher judiciary following a series of letters reportedly written by Supreme Court Judge, Justice Sandeep Mehta, ...

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Customs Port Custodians Liable For Duty On Pilfered Goods: Supreme Court

In a crucial tax ruling protecting state revenue, the Supreme Court has ruled that custom authorities possess full jurisdiction to approve Major Port ...

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Missing Oath Attestation In Election Petition Copy Not Fatal: SC

In a crucial clarification on election law jurisprudence, the Supreme Court ruled that an omission of notary or oath commissioner attestation in the s...

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Delayed Tax Deposit Is Not Non-Payment, Penalty Not Automatic: SC

In a major relief for international carriers and tax assessees, the Supreme Court has ruled that mere delayed deposit of tax cannot be equated with ab...

Sep 1, 20265 minsrefs3 Case Citationscitations2 Statute Refs
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High Court Can Correct Perverse Findings Under Certiorari Domain: SC

Where lower tribunals disregard material documentary evidence and arrive at perverse findings of fact, the High Court is well within its supervisory j...

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SC: Administrative Authorities Cannot Reopen Closed Externment Proceedings Without Statutory Authority

In a decisive blow against executive overreach, the Supreme Court has ruled that administrative authorities cannot arbitrarily review or reopen closed...

Aug 31, 20264 minsrefs2 Case Citationscitations4 Statute Refs
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“Frame Charges Within 90 Days”: Supreme Court Issues 10 Directions for Dowry and Cruelty Cases

The Supreme Court, in State of Uttar Pradesh v. Ajmal Beg has issued ten directions covering trial timelines, institutional support mechanisms, and ...

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Rajasthan HC Acting CJ Row: Justice Sandeep Mehta’s Letters and CJI Surya Kant’s Response Explained

A controversy has emerged within the higher judiciary following a series of letters reportedly written by Supreme Court Judge, Justice Sandeep Mehta, ...

Aug 27, 20264 mins
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SC Quashes Section 74 CGST Notice Issued Without Satisfying Foundational Facts

Mechanical invocation of extended limitation under GST laws without concrete evidence of intentional tax evasion is a fatal procedural defect that ren...

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Customs Port Custodians Liable For Duty On Pilfered Goods: Supreme Court

In a crucial tax ruling protecting state revenue, the Supreme Court has ruled that custom authorities possess full jurisdiction to approve Major Port ...

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High Court

New Chief Justices recommended for 4 High Courts; Justice Sanjay K. Agrawal named for Rajasthan HC

The Supreme Court Collegium, in its meetings held on 6th August 2026 and 31st August 2026, has issued three separate statements recommending the eleva...

Sep 1, 20262 mins
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State Must Protect Citizens Facing Threat To Life Regardless Of Relationship Legality: Punjab & Haryana HC

Safeguarding fundamental personal freedoms, the High Court has directed police authorities to ensure the protection of individuals facing threats to t...

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Non-Recovery of Weapon Not Fatal If Ocular Evidence Corroborated: Patna HC

Failure to recover the murder weapon or examine the investigating officer does not automatically dismantle a criminal prosecution if credible ocular t...

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Enhanced Pension Payable Only On Completing Specified Age, Not Entering It: Patna HC

In a crucial clarification on pensionary benefits, the Patna High Court ruled that additional quantum of pension for elderly retirees becomes payable ...

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Writ Jurisdiction Cannot Be Invoked To Settle Disputed Dues Without Rent Agreement: Patna High Court

The High Court of Judicature at Patna has ruled that invoking writ jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution to claim unliquidated monetary d...

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Agreement To Marry Cannot Wipe Out Initial Offence Of Rape: Gauhati High Court

A compromise or an agreement reached in a village meeting promising future marriage cannot expunge or wipe out the initial commission of sexual assaul...

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Delhi High Court Orders Forensic Audit Into Fortis Share Dissipation

Ordering a sweeping forensic audit to unearth how over 5 crore shares were systematically dissipated in breach of judicial undertakings, the High Cour...

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Law and Policy

DGFT Automates Free Sale Certificate for Export from India

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has introduced an automated mechanism for the issuance of Free Sale and Commerce Certificates (FSC). E...

Sep 1, 20263 mins
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Central Govt Guidelines for Empanelment of Advocates as Panel Counsel

The Department of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Law and Justice, issued an Office Memorandum dated 20th August, 2026, setting out certain guidelines. It ...

Aug 24, 20264 mins
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Legal Metrology | Applications Open for Govt Approved Test Centre Recognition (Deadline Aug 31)

The Department of Consumer Affairs has invited online applications from eligible organisations seeking recognition as Government Approved Test Centres...

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CCI Notifies Commitment Amendment Regulations, 2026; Filing Window extended to 60 days

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has notified the Competition Commission of India (Commitment) Amendment Regulations, 2026. It amends the com...

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Anti-Paper Leak Bill 2026 Passed in Parliament: What's Next?

Parliament has cleared the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, popularly called the Anti-Paper Leak Bill. The Lok S...

Jul 31, 20264 mins
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How Coal Exchange Rules, 2026 Impact Coal Exchange in India

The Ministry of Coal notified the Coal Exchange Rules, 2026 on 4th June 2026, under Section 18B of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation)...

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PM Modi Announces Fast-Track Courts for Paper Leak Cases

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday morning announced that the Centre has decided to set up fast-track courts for the swift trial and stringent p...

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Deal Updates

CCI Approves Yancoal Australia’s Acquisition of Kestrel Coal Group

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of 100% equity interest and warrants in Kestrel Coal Group Pvt. Ltd. by Yancoal...

Aug 26, 20262 mins
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CCI Approves Cyient’s Acquisition of Tao Digital Solutions

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of Tao Digital Solutions Inc. by Cyient Limited. T...

Aug 26, 20262 mins
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CCI Approves Tata Steel's Acquisition of 23% Equity Shares in TMILL

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition by Tata Steel Ltd. of a 23% equity shareholding in TM International Logistics L...

Aug 21, 20262 mins
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CCI Approves Merger of AAPC India, Triguna, Caddie, etc. into InterGlobe Hotels

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved a proposed combination involving share acquisition(s) and the merger of multiple entities into ...

Aug 6, 20263 mins
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Go Digit Infoworks Services amalgamation with Go Digit General Insurance gets CCI Approval

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the amalgamation of Go Digit Infoworks Services Private Limited (Infoworks), the holding compan...

Jul 29, 20262 mins
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CCI Approves Brookfield Asset Management’s Acquisition of Oaktree Group Units

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of units of Oaktree Capital Group Holdings, L.P. (OCGH) and Oaktree Equity Plan...

Jul 29, 20262 mins
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Saraf and Partners advised Abakkus on its INR 100 Crore investment in Ekkaa Electronics

Saraf and Partners acted as legal counsel to Abakkus Four2Eight Opportunities Fund (the “Client”) in connection with its structured private equity inv...

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Legislative Updates

CCI Notifies Commitment Amendment Regulations, 2026; Filing Window extended to 60 days

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has notified the Competition Commission of India (Commitment) Amendment Regulations, 2026. It amends the com...

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Can Homoeopathy Doctors Practice Allopathy in India? NCH Issues Clarification on Cross-Practice

The National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH) issued a public notice on 14 August 2026, clarifying its position on whether Homoeopathic practitioners ...

Aug 17, 20263 mins
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Parliament Passes Legislation to Alter the Name of the State of Kerala

Parliament has officially enacted a law to facilitate the renaming of the State of Kerala, marking a significant constitutional nomenclature shift thr...

Aug 14, 20263 minscitations1 Statute Refs
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Finance Ministry Reshuffles Central Excise Duty Rates, Fixes New Charges Effective August 15

The Ministry of Finance has revised the central excise duty structure for specific goods by substituting existing entries with a ‘Nil’ duty and a spec...

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Central Government Appoints New Administering Authority for Offshore Mineral Regulation

The Ministry of Mines has notified the appointment of Shri Kadam Sandeep Vasant as the administering authority to oversee mineral development and regu...

Aug 14, 20263 mins
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Parliament Enacts Tribunals Reforms Act 2026, Establishes National Tribunals Commission for Unified Governance

The Parliament of India has enacted the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2026 to overhaul the administrative structure of various quasi-judicial bodies and esta...

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Parliament Enacts Bankers’ Books Evidence Act, 2026 to Modernize Digital Record Admissibility

The President of India has granted assent to the Bankers' Books Evidence Act, 2026, a landmark legislation that modernizes the rules of evidence for t...

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