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India close to concluding four BITs under updated treaty framework

India is close to concluding bilateral investment treaties with the UK, EU, Oman and Qatar, while the draft of an updated BIT framework awaits Union Cabinet approval

Put on record steps to curb online child abuse material: SC to govt

The Supreme Court directed the Centre to disclose measures taken to implement its 2024 ruling on reporting child sexual exploitation and abuse material by intermediaries

SC seeks stronger mechanism to tackle over 800K execution petitions

The Supreme Court said collecting pendency figures every six months was not enough and sought a mechanism to track the actual disposal of execution petitions

India's IP challenge shifts from filings to commercialisation: Denmark

With patent filings at a record high, Denmark's Embassy says India must focus on turning intellectual property into viable products and businesses, with better support for MSMEs

SC examines BCI's powers over legal education amid concerns over trust

The Supreme Court will examine whether the BCI's powers over legal education extend to controlling law colleges, while seeking a response to concerns over the PEARL-First trust

Subhash Chandra challenges NCLT asset restraint in repayment plan case

Zee Group founder Subhash Chandra has challenged an NCLT order restraining him from alienating assets in proceedings over his proposed Rs 6.25-crore repayment plan

Delhi HC rejects CBI plea against Chitra Ramkrishna's bail in NSE case

The Delhi High Court has dismissed the CBI's challenge to a December 2022 order granting former NSE chief Chitra Ramkrishna bail in the alleged employee phone interception case

FSSAI proposes single-phase rollout of front-of-pack nutrition labelling

FSSAI has proposed a 365-day voluntary compliance window for front-of-pack nutrition labels, with red warnings for products exceeding prescribed salt, sugar or fat limits

SC reserves verdict on states' power to impose additional tax, surcharge

A seven-judge Constitution Bench is examining whether states can impose a surcharge, additional tax or cess on sales or purchases based on an existing tax

Tata Sons split may offer legal route, but RBI nod remains a key hurdle

Experts say an NCLT-approved restructuring may be legally feasible, but it would not by itself override RBI requirements or remove Tata Sons' listing obligation

SC issues notice on challenge to NCLAT ruling on convening company EGMs

The dispute concerns when the NCLT can direct an extraordinary general meeting under Section 98 of the Companies Act and whether other remedies must first be used

Arrest without written grounds violates constitutional right, rules SC

The Supreme Court directed departmental proceedings against police officers who fail to furnish written grounds of arrest and laid down safeguards governing re-arrest.

SC reserves order on CoC plea to be heard in Byju's-GLAS Trust dispute

The CoC argued that it was a necessary party as the relief sought by former Byju's director Riju Ravindran could affect its composition, functioning and past decisions

SC flags NCLT infrastructure, member shortage; asks Centre to address gaps

The Supreme Court asked the Centre to file a status report on amenities at NCLT benches and identify facilities requiring urgent attention in consultation with its president.

Delhi HC scraps panel, gives Full Court power to name Senior Advocates

The new rules replace the framework notified in March 2024, with a permanent secretariat administering the process and the Full Court taking the final decision

SC allows NSE-Sebi settlement in colo case, disposes of regulator's pleas

The settlement follows Sebi's acceptance of NSE's proposals to resolve proceedings arising from the co-location and dark fibre matters for around ₹1,492 crore

SC stays Punjab & Haryana HC ruling striking down Income-tax Section 147A

The dispute concerns whether tax reassessment notices can be issued by jurisdictional assessing officers or must be routed through the faceless assessment mechanism

SC seeks progress report from Nilekani panel on competitive exam reforms

The Supreme Court also indicated it could visit the NTA headquarters to assess its functioning, infrastructure, manpower and systems put in place for examinations

Chandra's directorship dispute could pose legal risk for Tata Sons: Experts

The comments come after the Tata Sons board approved N Chandrasekaran's reappointment as chairman for another five years despite opposition from Tata Trusts Chairman Noel Tata.

Delhi SIR: SC to hear plea seeking disclosure of notices, flagging reasons

Petitioners seek a searchable database of electors served notices and disclosure of the criteria used to flag records for 'No Mapping' and 'Logical Discrepancies'