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In the recent judgement of SHANTI DEVI VS. STATE OF JHARKHAND AND OTHERS, a single judge bench of the Jharkhand High Court rules that the pension and the gratuity benefits for employees cannot be withheld while criminal proceedings are pending against them.
In a recent decision, the Supreme Court of India recently imposed a fine of ₹10,00,000 (Ten Lakh Rupees) on the Madhya Pradesh Government for disobeying a High Court order and unjustly denying a valid appointment to a 'Samvida Shikshak' (contract teacher). The ruling is a significant affirmation of the judiciary's commitment to ensuring lawful entitlements and holding government officials accountable for their actions.
The interplay between Intellectual Property Rights (“IPRs”) and the telecommunications sector is a critical driver of industry growth, innovation, and competitiveness. Effective management of IPR is essential for fostering innovation, enhancing competition, and ensuring the sustained development and
Purchasing property in India represents a pivotal moment with the potential to transform an individual’s life. Whether as a first-time buyer, seasoned investor, or someone seeking to establish a presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, this decision carries immense significance. The vibrant and expansive Indian property
One of the essential roles of criminal justice administration is to punish offenders and ensure their appropriate treatment. Penal statutes outline the penalties for offenses while granting courts the discretion to determine the severity of the sentence for each offender. In India, the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (“IPC”), previously governed…
Living abroad as a Non-Resident Indian (“NRI”) often involves navigating numerous financial and administrative processes. A key tool that has significantly simplified these procedures for NRIs is the Aadhaar card. In an era of digitization and seamless connectivity, the Aadhaar card
In a significant step to enhance the ease of doing business, Securities Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”) is planning to introduce measures to simplify disclosure requirements for Non-Convertible Securities (“NCS”) issuance. These measures, will eliminate the need to disclose the PAN
The Supreme Court case involved a dispute between C. Subbiah (alias Kadambur Jayaraj) and others (the appellants) and an individual referred to as "the complainant" in the court documents. The appellants were likely charged with several offenses under the Indian Penal Code (“IPC”), including cheating (Section 420), criminal conspiracy (Section 120B), criminal intimidation (Section 506), and defamation (Section 294). These charges likely stemmed from a real estate transaction between the appellants and the complainant. The complainant might have alleged that the property deal involved forgery or misrepresentation on the part of the appellants, leading them to face criminal charges. The appellants, on the other hand, likely contested these charges, arguing that the transaction was legitimate, and they had no criminal intent.
