Nearly two weeks ago, the hearing on a bail plea was to be taken up by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India. The judges were
Category: Legal
SC questions Haryana govt over remission policy, seeks response in two weeks – The Economic Times
The apex court has directed the state government to respond within two weeks on whether such a policy, which the court said appeared running counter
Pre-packaged resolution plan to help expedite insolvency process: Experts – The Economic Times
As part of efforts to fast-track processing of cases, the government has been mulling introduction of the provision for pre-packaged (pre-pack) corporate insolvency resolution plan
Arbitration to corruption at deemed universities, here’re key court orders | Business Standard News
If a party joins arbitration proceedings without raising objections regarding jurisdiction of the court, it cannot raise the issue at a later stage, especially after
Welcome changes to labour laws–Economic Times
We welcome the move by BJP states Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh — with Gujarat seeking to follow suit via an Ordinance — to temporarily
Needed: A law to protect domestic workers | Opinion – columns – Hindustan Times
The nationwide lockdown following the coronavirus pandemic (Covid-19), and the overriding imperative of social distancing, have affected work. What has been most hit is work
Contempt for labour: The Hindu Editorial on dilution of labour laws – The Hindu
At a time when everyone is awaiting an early end to the health and economic crisis caused by the global pandemic, the interests of labourers and workers are
Unions up in arms as State govts dilute labour laws via ordinances – The Hindu BusinessLine
Say laws are amended to woo firms looking to leave China; fear exploitation of workers Our Bureau Unhappy over several State governments making amendments to various
Industries want suspension of most labour laws for 3 years – The Financial Express
Earlier in the week, Uttar Pradesh promulgated an ordinance to exempt industries from various labour laws for three years to revive economic activities. In a
NCLT cancels summer vacation this year, to hear cases – The Economic Times
Several judicial bodies and quasi-judicial bodies have also cancelled their summer vacations as they were closed during the lockdown and are disposing only urgent matters
SC extends limitation period for Arbitration Act, cheque dishonour cases – The Hindu BusinessLine
Both the litigants and lawyers to get relief from this move If you are one of the litigants in a cheque bounce case or waiting
Courts must guard the poor, says Supreme Court judge in farewell speech – india news – Hindustan Times
A judge should decide cases on the basis of the Constitution alone and should not let their personal beliefs interfere with their role, said Supreme
The wheels of e-justice–Editorial–Deccan Chronicle
The grandeur of courtroom drama has been the subject of great stories, serials and films but that takes a backseat now A glimpse of the
Cooperative banks are on a par with other lenders: Supreme Court – business news – Hindustan Times
The Supreme Court has upheld a law passed by the Centre in 2013 that made the SARFAESI Act applicable to cooperative banks. The SARFAESI Act
MahaRERA to hear only urgent cases during lockdown – The Economic Times
This will be done with all staff working digitally during this period. The working of MahaRERA from May 18, will be decided only after further
Covid-19 effect: Corporates may not get business interruption claims | Business News,The Indian Express
While corporates had shut their factories due to the lockdown, there’s no provision to cover such losses in the policy. The net result is that
Payment must be made against accepted bill of exchange: Expert | Business Standard News
It is the obligation of the original importer to remit the payment to the foreign supplier The export of components by the Indian party to
Covid-19: What it means for courts and businesses – analysis – Hindustan Times
The pandemic will bring a groundswell of cases that will focus on force majeure. This will burden the already burdened courts. Financial agencies must go
Without due process: Government orders on waiver of rents impinge on contractual rights – The Financial Express
By Abhinav Mukerji Recently, there have been a spate of news reports on measures issued through executive orders directing waiver of rents, reduction or freezing
Govt orders like no pay and job cut can severely dent business confidence – The Financial Express
Government orders on waiver of rents impinge on contractual rights. Any measures by the government which justifies avoidance of contractual rights would be anathema to
