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SC Ruling on Arrest Powers of Custom Officials, GST Officials

March 5, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has recently made decisions regarding the arrest powers of officials under the Customs Act, 1962, and the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017. In the case of Radhika Agarwal v Union of India, the ..

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New Draft Regulations on Predatory Pricing in India

March 4, 2025

Recently, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) proposed new regulations to replace the 2009 guidelines on predatory pricing. The draft regulations titled “The Competition Commission of India (Determination of Cost of Production) Regulations, 2025” aim to modernise the framework for ..

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Dramatic Performances Act of 1876

March 3, 2025

In recent years, the Government of India has focused on repealing outdated colonial laws. Prime Minister Narendra Modi brought into light the need to eliminate laws that restrict individual freedoms, such as the Dramatic Performances Act of 1876. This act ..

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English Designated as Official Language in the US

March 3, 2025

Recently, President Donald Trump signed an executive order establishing English as the official language of the United States. This marked a historical shift, as the US had never designated an official language since its founding. The order rescinds a policy ..

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Bombay HC Reviews Maharashtra Slum Redevelopment Act

March 3, 2025

Recently, the Bombay High Court initiated a groundbreaking review of the Maharashtra Slum Areas (Improvement, Clearance and Redevelopment) Act, 1971. This legislation has influenced Mumbai’s urban landscape. The Supreme Court mandated this review following prolonged delays in slum redevelopment projects, ..

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Income Tax Bill’s GAAR Provisions

March 1, 2025

The Income Tax Bill 2025 proposes changes to the General Anti-Avoidance Rules (GAAR). This aims to empower tax authorities to issue reassessment notices beyond the current time limits. The new rules could allow reassessment of tax years previously considered time-barred. ..

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Hague Service Convention

March 1, 2025

On February 18, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requested assistance from the Government of India under the Hague Service Convention. This request aims to serve summons on Gautam Adani and Sagar Adani regarding allegations of bribery related ..

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Advocates (Amendment) Bill Withdrawn Amid Protests

March 1, 2025

On February 23, 2025, the Union Ministry of Law and Justice withdrew the draft Advocates (Amendment) Bill. This decision followed widespread strikes by lawyers and objections from the Bar Council of India (BCI). The Bill, published on February 13, aimed ..

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Supreme Court Stays Lokpal Order on HC Judge

March 1, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has recently intervened in legal matter involving the Lokpal’s authority to investigate corruption complaints against High Court judges. The Supreme Court’s decision to stay a Lokpal order has raised questions about judicial independence and the ..

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CDSCO Enhances Sugam Portal

February 28, 2025

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has recently enhanced its digital platform, the Sugam Portal, to facilitate online applications for clinical trial site additions and changes in principal investigators for biological products. This initiative aligns with CDSCO’s ongoing efforts ..

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