In a pivotal ruling, the Supreme Court has breathed new life into the cheating case involving the elusive Mehul Choksi and his wife. The apex court asserts that the Gujarat High Court committed an error in prematurely dismissing the FIR, resurrecting the legal pursuit against the couple. The verdict, delivered on December 6, 2023, marks …
In a groundbreaking decision on November 30, the Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings related to the charge of cruelty under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code, asserting that a solitary incident, unless notably severe and lacking clear evidence of interference in the complainant’s marital life, is inadequate to implicate an individual under this provision. …
In a recent legal pronouncement, the Supreme Court has underscored its power to bring an end to disciplinary proceedings when an individual has been acquitted in a related criminal case involving identical charges. The decision, issued on December 6, 2023, carries significant implications for the interplay between criminal and disciplinary actions. This development emerges from …
In a groundbreaking development in arbitration law, the Supreme Court has sanctioned the ‘group of companies’ doctrine, dispelling misconceptions that the principle of “alter ego” or “piercing the corporate veil” should form the bedrock for its application. The Constitution Bench, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and comprising Justices Hrishikesh Roy, PS Narasimha, JB Pardiwala, …
In a recent legal upheaval, the Supreme Court has delivered a scathing critique against a flagrant case of preferential treatment within a specific cadre. The controversial decision granted an officer a significantly higher pay than counterparts in similar roles, prompting the apex court to denounce the apparent favoritism. The ruling emanates from a contentious incident …
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In the fast-evolving realm of law, 2024 promises a strategic shift for major law firms. A comprehensive report released today by Citigroup’s Citi Global Wealth at Work Law Firm Group and Hildebrandt Consulting foresees a dynamic landscape, highlighting ambitious plans for the expansion of bankruptcy and litigation teams. However, the journey ahead is riddled with …
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In a legal saga unfolding in the nation’s capital, U.S. antitrust regulators are back in the ring, challenging a federal judge’s previous endorsement of Microsoft’s colossal $69 billion acquisition of gaming giant Activision Blizzard. The deal, which sealed its fate on October 13 this year after securing approval from British regulators, faces renewed scrutiny as …
In the shadow of the tumultuous events of January 6, 2021, a group of Colorado voters, supported by the watchdog organization Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, has steered the controversy surrounding Donald Trump’s eligibility for the state’s 2024 ballot to the forefront. This legal drama, set to unfold in the chambers of the …
In a high-stakes session, Supreme Court justices displayed reluctance on Tuesday to disrupt a tax levied on Americans with investments in specific foreign corporations. The crux of their contemplation centered on deciphering the concept of “income” in a case that holds the potential to challenge Democratic efforts towards imposing a wealth tax on the affluent. …
WILMINGTON, Delaware, Dec 5 – In an unprecedented move, a group of devout Catholic nuns has initiated legal proceedings against the board of Smith & Wesson, urging the firearms manufacturer to cease the production, promotion, and sale of assault-style rifles associated with tragic mass shootings across the United States. The legal complaint, filed in a …
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