District Legal Services Authority Srinagar Raises Awareness on Domestic Violence and Dowry Prohibition Acts

In a commendable effort to combat social evils and foster change within the community, the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Srinagar, in collaboration with the Govt. Hr. Sec. School (GHSS) Khanyar Srinagar, organized a comprehensive awareness programme. This initiative, carried out under the guidance of Chairman DLSA, Jawad Ahmed, aimed to educate and empower individuals …

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Possession of Live Cartridge Without Corresponding Weapon Not Deemed Offense Under Arms Act, Rules Kerala High Court

In a recent ruling, the Kerala High Court declared that the possession of a live cartridge without the accompanying firearm does not constitute an offense under the Arms Act. The court’s decision stemmed from a case where a businessman from Maharashtra, holding a valid arms license within his state, was found with a single live …

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Court Declares Detention of Adult Sex Worker Without Reason Violates Fundamental Rights; Affirms Sex Work Not an Offense

In a significant ruling, a Mumbai Sessions Court has emphasized that engaging in sex work itself is not a criminal offense. The court ordered the release of a 34-year-old alleged sex worker from a shelter home, setting aside a magistrate’s decision to detain her for a year under the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act. Additional Sessions …

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Bail Bond Cannot Be Cancelled Without Notice to Accused and Sureties upon Case Transfer, Rules Kerala High Court

In a recent ruling, the Kerala High Court emphasized that bail bonds cannot be cancelled after the transfer of a case without providing notice to the accused and their sureties. The court held that when a case is transferred to another court, the transferor court must issue a notice to the concerned parties, failing which …

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Robust Mechanism for Investor Protection Unnecessary, Affirms Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court, in a recent ruling on a Public Interest Litigation concerning the delisting of securities without adequate safeguards for investors, declared that existing statutory provisions sufficiently protect the interests of investors. The court emphasized that the legal framework provides a transparent and comprehensive mechanism to address delisting procedures and offers remedies to …

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Supreme Court Rules Credit Notes Issued by Manufacturers to Dealers Are Subject to Sales Tax

In a recent landmark decision, the Supreme Court has determined that credit notes issued by manufacturers to dealers constitute valuable consideration within the definition of a sale. Consequently, such transactions are now subject to sales tax under the respective State enactments. A three-judge bench, comprising Justice K. M. Joseph, Justice B. V. Nagarathna, and Justice …

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Calcutta High Court Rules Section 9 of Arbitration Act Applicable to Foreign Arbitration Even After Award

The Calcutta High Court, in a recent ruling, emphasized that Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act should not be narrowly interpreted to apply solely to foreign arbitration proceedings before or during arbitration. The Division Bench, consisting of Justices Harish Tandon and Prasenjit Biswas, held that Section 9 remains applicable even after the issuance …

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Domicile Requirement for Lawyers’ Enrolment Questioned by Bar Council of India in Delhi High Court

In a recent development, the Bar Council of India (BCI) has informed the Delhi High Court that, according to the information available to them, only the Bar Council of Delhi (BCD) has made domicile in the State mandatory for the enrolment of law graduates as advocates. This revelation came as part of an affidavit filed …

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Private Equity Seizes Opportunities in Challenging Times, Fueling Economic Growth and Social Impact

Amidst a complex macro-economic landscape marked by the threat of recession, rising interest rates, and disrupted supply chains, the private equity (PE) industry faces both challenges and opportunities reminiscent of the dystopian world envisioned by renowned author Aldous Huxley. As M&A activity experienced a notable downturn, PE firms, armed with unprecedented levels of dry powder, …

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LDI Guidance from Pensions Regulator: Trustees Advised on Risk Management for Leveraged Investments

In the wake of the recent LDI liquidity crisis, the Pensions Regulator (TPR) has released new guidance for trustees, outlining practical steps to mitigate risk when using leveraged liability-driven investments (LDI). The guidance, published on April 24, replaces previous advice issued by TPR in October and November 2022. The crisis, triggered by the government’s “Growth …

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