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Creditors of Byju’s have raised serious concerns before the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), accusing the company’s Resolution Professional (RP) of creating “absolute chaos” in the insolvency proceedings. The creditors, who include a variety of stakeholders with significant financial claims, have expressed frustration over the handling of the company’s insolvency process and have sought immediate […]

The Gujarat High Court has issued a set of guidelines to streamline the process of obtaining medical board opinions on abortions, especially in cases involving medical complexities or gestational issues. The court’s decision aims to ensure that women seeking abortions are given timely, fair, and consistent access to necessary medical assessments, while also safeguarding their

The Karnataka High Court has granted a stay on the FIR filed against a man who sent out wedding invitations containing a political message urging recipients to “Vote for Modi.” The court’s decision comes after the man challenged the FIR, arguing that the inclusion of the message did not constitute an offense, and his right

The Supreme Court of India has urged the Jammu and Kashmir government to formulate a comprehensive policy for the premature release of convicts, emphasizing the need for clear guidelines and criteria to govern such decisions. The court’s directive follows concerns regarding inconsistent application of premature release provisions in the region and the need for a

The Himachal Pradesh High Court recently emphasized that police officers and prosecutors must ensure they do not frame innocent individuals by presenting selective evidence in criminal cases. The court’s observation comes in response to a case where the accused’s defense pointed out the lack of reliable and complete evidence, stressing the importance of fair trials

In a significant event, judges from the Supreme Court and High Courts, along with the Attorney General (AG) of India, recently launched a new book on tax laws authored by renowned legal expert Aseem Chawla. The book, which delves into the complexities of taxation, is expected to serve as an important resource for professionals and

A Delhi court has acquitted former Congress leader Jagdish Tytler and businessman Abhishek Verma in the high-profile Chinese visa scam case, citing lack of evidence to substantiate the charges against them. The case had raised significant public attention, and the verdict has drawn reactions from various political and legal circles. Background: The Chinese visa scam

The Kerala High Court recently ruled that an accused person’s decision not to flee the crime scene is insufficient to substantiate a claim of insanity. This judgment highlights the court’s rigorous standards for accepting insanity as a defense, emphasizing that specific, verified evidence is required to establish mental incapacity. Background: In this case, the accused

A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking the cancellation of bail granted to the accused in the Kanhaiya Lal murder case, a high-profile incident that sparked national outrage. The petition argues that releasing the accused on bail could pose a threat to public safety and undermine justice in such a serious matter.

The Supreme Court recently raised concerns over the limited maternity benefits available to adoptive parents under Indian law, questioning the rationale behind the disparity in benefits compared to biological parents. The court’s observations highlight the need for a more inclusive approach in maternity leave policies to support adoptive parents. Background: Under the current Maternity Benefit