India’s Supreme Court ruled that a statutory right to compensation under the MRTP Act cannot be nullified by contractual clauses imposed by civic bodies.
Category: Legal
Waqf Amendment Act Petitions Continue Before Supreme Court Bench of Gavai and George Masih
The Supreme Court continues hearing a batch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf Amendment Act 2025.
Supreme Court Rules Failure to Grant Hearing Before Cognizance Vitiates PMLA Proceedings
The Supreme Court held that PMLA enforcement proceedings are invalid where the accused was not given an opportunity to be heard before cognizance was taken.
Chandigarh Consumer Commission Rules Airlines Must Communicate Schedule Changes in Time
A Chandigarh consumer commission held that timely communication of flight schedule changes is a fundamental obligation of airlines under consumer law.
Banks Must Ensure Diligence in Corporate Lending Supreme Court Upholds SARFAESI Recovery
The Supreme Court upheld SARFAESI Act recovery proceedings against a corporate borrower while reiterating diligence obligations on lenders.
New Mexico Passes Law Barring Armed Federal Personnel From Polling Places in State Elections
New Mexico has enacted legislation prohibiting armed federal law enforcement agents from attending polling places during state elections.
Judge Bhuyan Defends Right to Dissent as Essential for an Inclusive Nation
Supreme Court Justice Bhuyan has issued a strong defence of the constitutional right to dissent in a notable judicial statement.
India Seeks to Block Arbitration Award in International Investment Treaty Dispute at Singapore Forum
India has challenged an international arbitration award before the Singapore arbitration forum in a treaty-based investor-state dispute.
India Supreme Court Orders Review of Judicial Sensitivity Guidelines in Sexual Offence Cases
The Supreme Court constituted an expert committee to develop sensitivity guidelines for judges in sexual offence proceedings
Cuba Indicts Raul Castro on Four Counts of Murder for 1990s Humanitarian Attack
A Cuban court issued charges against the 94-year-old former president marking an extraordinary legal event