Justice B.R. Gavai has been nominated the new Chairman of the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee (SCLSC). He replaces Justice Sanjiv Khanna, the top court’s senior-most judge after...
The Kerala High Court has ruled that a customer found in a brothel can be charged under the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956. The significant judgment widens the...
A 3-day nationwide strike launched on Jan 1st by truckers, bus and tanker operators against tough new fines for hit-and-run accidents has disrupted mobility and fuel availability in...
The recent Rs 9,000 penalty on clothing brand Lifestyle for charging a customer for a paper bag highlights India’s ambiguous rules on carry bag fees. Despite some court...
In a significant move towards simplification and efficiency, the Parliament passed the Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023, on Thursday. The legislation aims to revolutionize the process...
The UK Supreme Court has ruled against recognizing artificial intelligence (AI) as an inventor for patent rights. The case involved US computer scientist Stephen Thaler’s attempt to register...
The parliamentary panel’s 52nd report sheds light on the challenges faced in implementing policies to eradicate child labor by 2025. The committee emphasizes the need for a consistent...
The Jharkhand Assembly has ratified the ‘Local Resident of Jharkhand Bill’ following a reconsideration, despite earlier opposition and constitutional concerns raised by Governor C P Radhakrishnan. The bill,...
The Telecommunications Bill, 2023 is a significant legislative development aimed at amending and consolidating laws related to the development, expansion, and operation of telecommunication services and networks in...
The upcoming data protection rules in India aim to use an Aadhaar-based system to verify children’s age for accessing online services and obtaining parental consent. This move is...
