Bhumika Indulia, Author at SCC Times

Whether promise to marry made to married women is legally enforceable? Ker HC deliberates in light of settled position of law

Kerala High Court: In a bail matter, P.V. Kunhikrishnan, J., noted the position of law that, a promise to marry made to

MeitY’s press release cautioning citizens on sharing photocopy of Aadhaar card with unlicensed private entities withdrawn

The press release issued on May 27, 2022 by UIDAI, Bengaluru Regional Office has been withdrawn with immediate effect on May 29,

Appointments & Transfers News

SC Collegium recommends transfer/repatriation of 6 High Court Judges

Supreme Court Collegium has recommended transfer/repatriation of Judges of High Courts, as mentioned below: S. No. Name of the Judge S/Shri

Case Briefs District Court

No death penalty, but life imprisonment for Yasin Malik: Patiala House Courts stresses on why ‘Terror Funding’ should be recognized as one of the gravest offences

Patiala House Courts: Stating that the crimes for which the convict had been convicted were intended to strike at the heart of

Call For Papers Law School News

Call for Papers | Indian Journal of Arbitration Law (‘IJAL’)[Vol 11, Issue 1]

Reported by Nisha Gupta

Legislation Updates Notifications

New timelines notified for replacement of existing meters with smart meters

On August 17, 2021, the Central Government has notified the timelines for replacement of existing meters with smart meters with prepayment feature,

Legislation Updates Notifications

RBI reduces net-worth requirement for non-bank Bharat Bill Payment Units to ₹25 crore

On April 08, 2022, the Reserve Bank of India has announced in the Statement on Development and Regulatory Policies regarding reduction of

Case Briefs High Courts

Import without custom duty, lower Court issued summons order, but Delhi HC sets aside: Read 5 reasons why impugned order was bad in law

Delhi High Court: Chandra Dhari Singh, J., while setting aside the order of lower Court in a case concerning Customs Act, laid

Conference/Seminars/Lectures Law School News

RGNUL | Pro Bono Club Transgender Colloquium [May 28, 2022]

Pro-Bono Club, RGNUL cordially invites you to a Colloquium on “’Right of Identity of LGBTQ+ & Gender Fluidity’ under Pro Bono Club

Case Briefs High Courts

If a passenger carries a season ticket on local train but fails to provide an identity card, would he be not covered under ‘Bonafide Passenger’? Bom HC resolves

Bombay High Court: While partly allowing the appeal wherein a passenger sustained injuries in an untoward incident, Sandeep K. Shinde, J., expressed

Case Briefs High Courts

Once tenant starts paying rent, can he/she turn around and challenge title of landlord? Del HC examines

Delhi High Court: In a matter with regard to the grant of leave to defend, Subramonium Prasad, J., expressed that, the tenant

Case Briefs District Court

Merely exhorting others to come out and indulge in criminal activities, would amount to committing a crime? Court answers while emphasizing elements of criminal conspiracy

Karkardooma Courts, Delhi: While addressing a case of alleged criminal conspiracy, Virender Bhat, ASJ-03, expressed that, “The circumstances in a case, when

Articles Mental Health

Primer on Mental Health Laws

“A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.” – Christopher Reeve There

Case Briefs High Courts

Can an act of dissent be labeled as sedition? P&H HC analyses

“Laws like sedition, need narrower and stricter interpretation and acts charged of should reflect something more than expressing discontent against State.”

Case Briefs Foreign Courts

If a person who is deaf and legally blind seeks physical therapy services is denied the same, Can emotional distress damages be recovered? SCOTUS examines

Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS): In a 6-3 ruling, Court expressed that, Emotional distress damages are not recoverable in a

Legislation Updates Rules & Regulations

Base premium for third party insurance for unlimited liability revised vide Motor Vehicles (Third Party Insurance Base Premium and Liability) Rules, 2022

On May 25, 2022, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, in consultation with the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India,

Legislation Updates Notifications

SEBI issues circular on simplification of procedure and standardization of formats of documents for issuance of duplicate securities certificates

On May 25, 2022, SEBI has issued a circular for simplification of procedure and standardization of formats of documents for issuance of

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

SCC Times

Whether promise to marry made to married women is legally enforceable? Ker HC deliberates in light of settled position of law

MeitY’s press release cautioning citizens on sharing photocopy of Aadhaar card with unlicensed private entities withdrawn

SC Collegium recommends transfer/repatriation of 6 High Court Judges

No death penalty, but life imprisonment for Yasin Malik: Patiala House Courts stresses on why ‘Terror Funding’ should be recognized as one of the gravest offences

Call for Papers | Indian Journal of Arbitration Law (‘IJAL’)[Vol 11, Issue 1]

New timelines notified for replacement of existing meters with smart meters

RBI reduces net-worth requirement for non-bank Bharat Bill Payment Units to ₹25 crore

Import without custom duty, lower Court issued summons order, but Delhi HC sets aside: Read 5 reasons why impugned order was bad in law

RGNUL | Pro Bono Club Transgender Colloquium [May 28, 2022]

If a passenger carries a season ticket on local train but fails to provide an identity card, would he be not covered under ‘Bonafide Passenger’? Bom HC resolves

Once tenant starts paying rent, can he/she turn around and challenge title of landlord? Del HC examines

Merely exhorting others to come out and indulge in criminal activities, would amount to committing a crime? Court answers while emphasizing elements of criminal conspiracy

Primer on Mental Health Laws

Can an act of dissent be labeled as sedition? P&H HC analyses

If a person who is deaf and legally blind seeks physical therapy services is denied the same, Can emotional distress damages be recovered? SCOTUS examines

Base premium for third party insurance for unlimited liability revised vide Motor Vehicles (Third Party Insurance Base Premium and Liability) Rules, 2022

SEBI issues circular on simplification of procedure and standardization of formats of documents for issuance of duplicate securities certificates

Article 1 of Limitation Act deals with suits relating to accounts: NCLAT highlights scope of Art. 137 of Limitation Act

Whether salary during notice period falls within definition of Operational Debt under IBC : Read NCLT’s decision

Exemption of products from the scope of prior Mandatory Testing and Certification of Telecommunication Equipment (MTCTE)