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The Calcutta High Court ruled that requiring Income Tax Returns as income proof is not applicable for salaried government employees, directing Oriental Insurance to comply.
The Advocates' Association Bengaluru has protested against the administrative collapse within the courts, expressing frustration at the Chief Justice's perceived indifference to long-standing issues.
CJI Surya Kant expressed the court's readiness to intervene if the Supreme Court metro station does not reopen by afternoon, addressing the disruptions faced by legal professionals due to ongoing student protests.
The Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal (DRAT) Chennai denied a 2417-day delay request, affirming the dismissal of the recovery appeal against a Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT) order. The tribunal emphasized the need for prompt actions in recovery matters.
The Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA) has urged the Supreme Court to withdraw the proposed mandatory disclosure requirement for lawyers using AI tools. SCAORA argues that advocates are already held responsible for the accuracy of their filings under the existing Advocates Act.
The Bar Council of India has mandated law students to submit an undertaking ensuring compliance with social media ethics before admission and internships. This reflects evolving standards in legal education.
The Supreme Court dismissed a miscellaneous application challenging its own signed order, declaring it not maintainable and imposing a cost. This ruling affirms the finality of judgments and the procedural integrity of the court's orders.
The Allahabad High Court upheld the rejection of a plaint under Order VII Rule 11 for deficiencies in adverse possession claims and inadequate declarations. This ruling stresses the importance of precise pleadings in civil litigation.
The Madras High Court ruled that a wharfage refund dispute cannot be prosecuted as a criminal offence, deeming it civil in nature.
The J&K & Ladakh High Court has upheld the passenger tax court's order allowing for amendment of plaint in a property dispute, emphasizing the importance of liberal pre-trial changes to prevent multiplicity of processes.
This announcement reveals the results of the SpicyIP-jhana Blogpost Writing Competition 2025, underscoring the quality and creativity displayed by participants in the intellectual property field.
The 'search tax' represents the unseen costs associated with evidence discovery in litigation, highlighting the broader implications for legal teams and case outcomes.
The Allahabad High Court denied a recall plea, affirming its previous judgment due to lack of valid grounds.