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FeaturedAn examination of the legal restrictions on the ownership of Oscar statuettes reveals complex intersections of contract and IP law, particularly regarding the Academy's $1 rule.
FeaturedThe Delhi High Court's pro-tem order in Malikie v. Xiaomi introduces confusion into standards for assessing Standard Essential Patents (SEPs), indicating a misstep in legal reasoning that may impact future adjudications.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court has quashed outdated criminal proceedings and requested data on pending cases in the Allahabad HC, highlighting the need for timely justice.
FeaturedThe Government has increased the customs duty on gold and silver bullion to 15% through revised notifications effective from May 13, 2026. This update standardizes the duty structure that pertains to various import conditions.
FeaturedSEBI has proposed comprehensive amendments to the Buy-Back Regulations, reintroducing open market buy-backs and simplifying compliance requirements to enhance investor protections.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court has quashed criminal proceedings pending for 35 years, citing violations of the right to speedy trial. It also requested comprehensive data from the Allahabad High Court regarding criminal case backlog.
FeaturedThe Constitution (One Hundred and Sixth Amendment) Act, 2023 introduces a one-third reservation for women in legislative bodies. The article discusses the constitutional basis for this amendment and its implications for women's political participation.
The Reserve Bank of India mandates exporters to file Export Declaration Forms with designated banks starting October 1, 2026, to strengthen forex oversight and trade reporting.
The Himachal Pradesh High Court held that admission of a signature on a blank cheque raises a presumption of liability under Section 139 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, and failure to rebut it leads to conviction for dishonour.
The Kerala High Court held that a commercial suit filed before an ordinary civil court cannot be rejected outright for lack of jurisdiction under the Commercial Courts Act; the plaint must instead be returned for presentation to the appropriate forum.
The ITAT has deleted an addition of Rs. 1.66 crore made by the AO on allegedly disproportionate adat expenses claimed by a commission agent, holding that full TDS compliance and supporting documentation substantiated the claim.
CESTAT ruled that restrictions on CENVAT credit under Rule 8(3A) of the CENVAT Credit Rules are unsustainable when the taxpayer has paid principal dues and interest.
The Gujarat State Tax Appellate Tribunal held that a tax demand under Section 74 of the CGST Act cannot stand if the department fails to prove fraud, suppression, or wilful misstatement.