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High Court Declares Faceless Tax Assessment Time-Barred: A Victory for Taxpayers

In a recent landmark decision, the Bombay High Court has ruled that an assessment order issued by the Faceless Assessing Officer (FAO) on August 31, 2023, is time-barred and cannot be upheld. This decision comes two years after the directions from the Dispute Resolution Panel (DRP). Justices K. R. Shriram and Neela Gokhale, presiding over…
Supreme Court’s Landmark Directions to Expedite Criminal Cases Against MPs/MLA

In a significant development, the Supreme Court has taken an unprecedented step to ensure the swift resolution of pending criminal cases against Members of Parliament and Members of Legislative Assemblies. This move, orchestrated by a bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justice JB Pardiwala, and Justice Manoj Misra, seeks to address the challenges…
Supreme Court Empowers Prosecution: Electronic Evidence & Section 65B Certificates Explained

In a case related to the 2008 Bangalore Blasts, the Supreme Court overruled a judgment of the Karnataka High Court. The high court had denied the prosecution’s request to present a Section 65B Certificate as evidence, which is required for electronic evidence. The case revolved around a series of bomb blasts in Bangalore that resulted…
Supreme Court Upholds Gender-Specific Workplace Protections: A Look into LGBTQIA+ Rights

In a recent legal development, the Supreme Court of India has declined a plea seeking amendments to the Gender Sensitization and Sexual Harassment of Women at the Supreme Court of India (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Regulations, 2013. The proposed amendments aimed to make these regulations gender-neutral, extending their protective umbrella to individuals from the LGBTQIA+…
Empowering Justice: Kerala State Legal Services Authority Launches Three Game-Changing Initiatives

In an inspiring event at the High Court Auditorium, the Kerala State Legal Services Authority (KeLSA) unveiled three groundbreaking projects aimed at promoting access to justice and safeguarding the rights of the vulnerable. These initiatives, the Child Legal Assistance Program (CLAP), Project SAMVADA, and the Victim Rights Centre (VRC), are poised to redefine the legal…
UK Legal Landscape: Highlights and Disappointments from Charles III’s King’s Speech

Charles III’s King’s Speech outlined several key pieces of legislation that are set to shape the legal landscape. Notable among these is the Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill, which aims to facilitate more North Sea oil and gas extraction. The Trade Bill is another highlight, as it seeks to formalize the UK’s membership in the Comprehensive…
Scotland Proposes Groundbreaking ‘Ecocide’ Law: Climate Criminals Could Face Up to 20 Years in Jail

In a groundbreaking move to combat environmental degradation and climate change, Labour MSP Monica Lennon is advocating for a pioneering “ecocide” law in Scotland. This law, if approved by MSPs, would impose stringent penalties on individuals and companies responsible for polluting the environment, including potential jail terms ranging from ten to twenty years and substantial…
Landmark Legal Decision: Intervening Party Ordered to Pay £20,000 in Unprecedented Case

In a groundbreaking decision, the president of the Family Division, Sir Andrew McFarlane, has ordered an intervening party to pay a substantial £20,000 in legal costs. The case involves the Association of Clinical Psychologists (ACP), which intervened in an appeal known as ‘The Mother v The Father’ to question the qualifications of the expert at…
Breaking Barriers: Rajasthan High Court Upholds Rights of Pregnant Students in Landmark Decision

In a significant legal victory, the Rajasthan High Court has unequivocally upheld the rights of a female student who was denied the opportunity to attend examinations due to attendance shortages caused by advanced pregnancy. The court’s decision sets a precedent for gender equality and reinforces the importance of not discriminating against women based on pregnancy…
Justice Prevails: Conviction of Four Youths for Gang-Raping and Blackmailing a Minor

In a landmark judgment, the Court of Additional Sessions Judge at Lalbagh, Murshidabad has delivered justice by sentencing four young men, aged 22 to 24, to rigorous imprisonment for the remainder of their lives. Their crime involved the heinous acts of gang-raping and blackmailing a 16-year-old girl during the Durga Puja festivities two years ago.…