The Supreme Court is set to hear the Union Government’s application seeking clarification on the implementation of its March 11, 2026 judgment concerning the determination of OBC creamy layer status. The earlier judgment had clarified that the creamy layer status of …
The Supreme Court has clarified an important principle concerning the interpretation of penalty provisions in tax laws, holding that mere delay in depositing tax does not necessarily amount to “failure to pay” tax where the tax has ultimately been paid. In a …
The Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority (TNRERA) has held that an individual homebuyer cannot seek a direct refund of the corpus fund from a real estate promoter once the fund and maintenance accounts have been formally handed over to …
The Supreme Court has reiterated an important principle concerning motor accident compensation claims, holding that a legal representative of a person who dies in a motor vehicle accident can maintain a compensation claim even if such legal representative was not financially …
The Allahabad High Court has delivered a significant ruling protecting the independence of the legal profession by holding that professional fees received by an advocate from a client cannot automatically be treated as “proceeds of crime” merely because the client …
On February 19, 2026, the Supreme Court of India delivered strong oral observations on the growing trend of pre-election “freebies,” describing them as an “appeasing policy” that may impose an unsustainable burden on taxpayers and strain public finances. A bench …
In a significant ruling on the law relating to consent and false promise of marriage, the Karnataka High Court reaffirmed that a failed consensual relationship cannot be mechanically converted into a criminal offence of rape. Upholding the acquittal of the …
The Supreme Court of India, in a significant ruling on 26 August 2025, has directed the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) and the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) to upgrade and align their technology systems so that genuine exporters are not …
The Government of India has tabled the much-anticipated Online Gaming Bill 2025, a comprehensive framework designed to regulate, monitor, and control online gaming across the country. The legislation introduces stringent penalties for service providers, advertisers, financial institutions, and repeat offenders found involved in unauthorized or harmful …
Suspension of GST Registration – Reasons, Implications & Revocation of Suspension Introduction: In the dynamic landscape of Goods and Services Tax (GST), understanding the nuances of registration suspension is pivotal for taxpayers. Rule 21A of the GST Rules 2017 governs …