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Justice B.R. Gavai Nominated as SC Legal Services Committee Chairman

January 5, 2024

Justice B.R. Gavai has been nominated the new Chairman of the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee (SCLSC). He replaces Justice Sanjiv Khanna, the top court’s senior-most judge after the Chief Justice of India. About SCLSC The SCLSC, constituted under the ..

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Kerala HC Expands Liability Under Anti-Trafficking Law

January 4, 2024

The Kerala High Court has ruled that a customer found in a brothel can be charged under the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956. The significant judgment widens the ambit of the law combating human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation. Understanding ..

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Transport Strike Over Stringent Hit-Run Penalties Hits Fuel Supply

January 3, 2024

A 3-day nationwide strike launched on Jan 1st by truckers, bus and tanker operators against tough new fines for hit-and-run accidents has disrupted mobility and fuel availability in parts of India. Context of the New Hit-and-Run Law The recently introduced ..

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The Murky Laws Around Charging for Carry Bags in India

December 29, 2023

The recent Rs 9,000 penalty on clothing brand Lifestyle for charging a customer for a paper bag highlights India’s ambiguous rules on carry bag fees. Despite some court rulings against surprise charges, confusion persists. Origin of the Problem India’s 2011 ..

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Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023

December 23, 2023

In a significant move towards simplification and efficiency, the Parliament passed the Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023, on Thursday. The legislation aims to revolutionize the process of allotment of title and registration of periodicals, introducing a seamless online ..

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UK Supreme Court Rules Against AI as Inventor for Patent Rights

December 22, 2023

The UK Supreme Court has ruled against recognizing artificial intelligence (AI) as an inventor for patent rights. The case involved US computer scientist Stephen Thaler’s attempt to register patents in the UK for inventions generated by his AI system named ..

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Ambiguity in the Definition of ‘Child’

December 22, 2023

The parliamentary panel’s 52nd report sheds light on the challenges faced in implementing policies to eradicate child labor by 2025. The committee emphasizes the need for a consistent definition of ‘child’ across various laws. Divergent Definitions According to the Child ..

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Local Resident of Jharkhand Bill

December 21, 2023

The Jharkhand Assembly has ratified the ‘Local Resident of Jharkhand Bill’ following a reconsideration, despite earlier opposition and constitutional concerns raised by Governor C P Radhakrishnan. The bill, brought forth by Chief Minister Hemant Soren, establishes 1932 as the cut-off ..

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