The Supreme Court recently said that laws meant to protect children are increasingly being misused to punish consensual teenage relationships, and asked the Union government to consider introducing a “Romeo–Juliet” clause to protect genuine adolescent couples from harsh criminal actionRead More
The Supreme Court reiterated that the Company Law Board or Tribunal cannot condone delays in filing appeals unless the law expressly grants them such power, clarifying that the authority to condone delay lies with courts and not with quasi-judicial bodies unless specifically provided under their governing frameworkRead More
Cyberbullying has become one of the biggest threats for school and college students in India, especially on WhatsApp, Instagram, Snapchat, gaming chats and school portals. While there is no single “Cyberbullying Act”, Indian law in 2025 gives strong remedies through the IT Act, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), POCSO and Juvenile Justice laws. This guide explains...Read More
DPDP Rules notified November 2025 make data protection a fundamental right for every Indian. If Flipkart, Paytm, or any app leaks your Aadhaar, PAN, phone, or address – you now have 5 concrete legal rights with strict timelines and compensation up to ₹250 crore against companies. Leaked data fuels 80% of digital arrest scams and UPI fraud – over ₹500cr lost in Delhi...Read More
Every day in Delhi NCR, hundreds receive panicked calls from “police officers” claiming immediate arrest for money laundering, drug trafficking, or cybercrime. Delhi High Court recently warned that digital extortion is a shadow on every internet user – with ₹500+ crore lost in 2025 alone. Digital arrest scams are fake police calls demanding payment to “avoid arrest” or...Read More
Many private employees in India suddenly receive a call, an email, or an access block that effectively ends their job overnight. Can an employer legally fire you without notice, or is this wrongful termination in 2026? The answer depends on your contract, company policies, and key labour law protections that every employee should understand. This...Read More
In a landmark judgment reshaping Indian matrimonial jurisprudence, the Delhi High Court has held that the statutory requirement of one-year separation for divorce by mutual consent under Section 13B(1) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 is directory and not mandatory.Read More
Women in Delhi move, study, work and travel late into the night but concerns about harassment, violence and safety remain very real. Over the last decade, governments and police have introduced stronger laws, multiple helplines (112, 181, 14490) and the Himmat Plus app to improve women’s safety, yet many women still do not know how...Read More
A bench of Justices Rajesh Bindal and Manmohan, while denying the pensionary benefits to the deceased employee's legal heirs, who have resigned from the services of Delhi Transport Corporation after nearly 30 years in service.Read More
The Supreme Court on Monday (December 8) held that the testimony of a witness cannot be outrightly rejected solely by declaring a witness a hostile witness. The Court said that a portion of the testimony which is consistent with the case of the prosecution or defence may be accepted.Read More
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