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Maternity Benefits Must Be Granted Even If Period Of Benefit Overshoots Term Of Contractual Employment: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Thursday(17 Aug) held that maternity benefits have to be granted even if the period of benefit overshoots the term of contractual employment. Maternity benefits can travel beyond the term of contractual employment. The court directed the ...

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Supreme Court Grants Extension Till September 30 To Delhi Government For Finalisation Of Scheme : Two Wheeler Aggregators

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Delhi government to finalise the Delhi Motor Vehicle Aggregator and Delivery Service Provider Scheme, 2023 for regulation of two wheeler aggregators by September 30. The Division Bench of Justice Aniruddha Bose and Justice ...

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Supreme Court Has Prepared A “Handbook On Combating Gender Stereotypes”

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud announced today morning that the Supreme Court has prepared a “Handbook on combating Gender Stereotypes”, in order to identify and remove the use of words and phrases, which are loaded with gender stereotypes, in ...

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Get Online Pass To Enter Supreme Court Premises

The Supreme Court on Thursday launched ‘SuSwagatam’, a new initiative to generate entry passes online to help those who need to visit the court premises for various purposes. Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud on Thursday announced the ...

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75% Eligibility Condition For Admission To Sports Quota ‘Unwarranted & Discriminatory

The Supreme Court has held that the eligibility condition of minimum 75% marks does not promote the object of introducing the sports quota, and such criterion subverts the object and falls afoul of the equality clause in Article 14 of ...

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Insurance Companies Must Deal In A Bonafide & Fair Manner ; Should Not Just Care For Its Own Profits : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court observed that an insurance is expected to deal with the insured in a bonafide and fair manner and should not just care for and cater to its own profits. It is the duty of the insurance company ...

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Central Civil Service Rules , Retired Employee Can Be Appointed As Inquiry Authority In Disciplinary Proceedings…

The Supreme Court recently held that the disciplinary authority under the Central Civil Service Rules is empowered to appoint a retired employee as an inquiry authority. It is not necessary that the inquiry officer should be a public servant. The ...

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Parliament Passes Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023

After opposition walked out over their demands for discussion on Manipur Violence, the Rajya Sabha passed the contentious Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023 today. It aims to amend certain provisions under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, to extend and exempt ...

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Arbitration Law Needs To Tackle A Key Concern

The arbitration law has undergone repeated amendments with only one aim — making India the hub of international arbitration. Last month, the government set up an expert panel headed by former law secretary TK Viswanathan to suggest reforms in the ...

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Transgender Persons Can Avail Of Already Earmarked Reservations, The Centre Tells : Supreme Court

The Centre has informed the Supreme Court that transgender persons can avail the already earmarked reservations in jobs and educational admissions and there is no separate reservation being provided to them. In 2014, the top court directed the Centre and ...


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Prashant Mishra, KV Viswanathan Take Oath As Supreme Court Judges

By India, Today News Desk: Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and senior advocate KV Viswanathan were sworn-in as Supreme Court judges on Friday, a day after the Central government cleared the appointment of the advocates. New Union Law Minister Arjun Meghwal took to ...

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Empowering Dispute Resolution: How Technology is Shaping the Future of ADR

🎯 The Role of Technology in Enhancing ADR Processes The advent of technology has transformed virtually every industry, and the field of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is no exception. ADR processes, including mediation, arbitration, and negotiation, have traditionally relied on ...

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CJI DY Chandrachud Cautions About Artificial Intelligence; Says It Can Make Biased Decisions Based On Societal Prejudices

Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachudrecently spoke on how no technology is neutral and how it can reflect human values when deployed in the real world. The CJI spoke on how one must ponder the human and societal values ...

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What Should You Do if a False Criminal Case or FIR is Filed Against You in India?

What should you do if you suddenly discover that a criminal case or FIR has been filed against you based on false allegations? Unfortunately, misuse of criminal law to settle personal disputes, business conflicts, or property disagreements is not uncommon ...

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Supreme Court: BCI Rules For Candidate Seeking Enrolment As Advocate To Have Completed Law Course From Recognized College Are Valid

The Supreme Court Friday held as valid the rules framed by the Bar Council of India requiring candidates seeking enrolment as an advocate to have completed their law course from a college recognized by the top Bar body. A vacation ...

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Legal Framework for Virtual Court Hearings: Challenges and Opportunities

The advent of virtual court hearings marks a significant evolution in the judicial system, reshaping traditional courtroom dynamics. While this shift brings efficiency and accessibility, it also introduces unique challenges and opportunities that require careful consideration within the legal framework. ...

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