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Goa High Court Orders Tiger Reserve in Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary

November 1, 2023

On July 24, 2023, the Goa bench of the Bombay High Court issued significant directives to the Goa government regarding the establishment of a tiger reserve in the Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary (WLS) and neighboring regions. The court instructed the state ..

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Supreme Court Dismisses Petition Challenging Election Symbol Allotment

October 24, 2023

The Supreme Court’s recent decision to dismiss a petition by the Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) party in Telangana, challenging the allotment of election symbols to other parties, has raised questions about the process of symbol allocation in Indian politics. How ..

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Sworn Affidavits and “Approver Affidavits” in Legal Context

October 23, 2023

A sworn affidavit is a legal document in which a person makes a formal statement or declaration, typically before a notary or an officer of the court. In this document, the individual affirms that certain facts mentioned within the affidavit ..

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Supreme Court Identifies Gap in Implementation of Sexual Harassment Laws at Small Workplaces

October 21, 2023

The Supreme Court of India has identified a significant gap in the implementation of laws against sexual harassment in workplaces, particularly at small establishments and domestic work settings. The Sexual Harassment of Women At Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act ..

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Supreme Court Mandates Compensation for Sewer Deaths and Disabilities

October 21, 2023

In a significant move, the Supreme Court of India has taken a strong stance on the issue of sewer deaths in the country. The court has ruled that government authorities must pay compensation to the families of those who lose ..

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Supreme Court Ruling on Telecom Companies’ Expenses and Taxation

October 19, 2023

In a significant decision, the Supreme Court of India has ruled that the payment of entry fees and variable annual license fees made by telecom companies will be considered capital expenditure rather than revenue expenditure for tax purposes. This ruling ..

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Delhi High Court Addresses Copyright Infringement of Religious Texts

October 19, 2023

The Delhi High Court recently ruled on a case involving “large-scale infringement” of copyrighted works published by the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust, known for its books and commentaries on Indian religious philosophy and spiritualism, especially classic Vaishnava texts. The Background Copyright ..

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Supreme Court Declines to Recognize Same-Sex Marriages

October 18, 2023

On October 17, 2023, a five-judge Constitution Bench, led by Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud, issued a unanimous verdict declining to recognize same-sex marriages and civil unions for non-heterosexual couples. No Fundamental Right to Marry All five judges ..

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