Delhi High Court Justice Yashwant Verma Under Scrutiny After ₹15 Crore Cash Found at Residence; SC Collegium Calls Emergency Meeting

-By Subhrodeep Maiti The recent events relating to a judge of the High Court of Delhi delivered a shock to the Indian judicial system and legal community. A considerable amount of undisclosed money has reportedly been discovered at the official residence of Justice Yeshwant Verma,giving rise to serious questions on judicial accountability and probity and…

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Justice BV Nagarathna remarked that PILs have shifted from instruments of social activism to “Private Interest Litigation,”

-By Aditi Patel In a significant event today, Supreme Court Justice BV Nagarathna speaks on  the increasing misuse of  Public Interest Litigations (PILs) during the book launch of “Law, Justice and Society:Selected Works of Upendra Baxi” on March 4, 2025. She highlighted a call for a  new fair frameork to access PILs highlighting as much…

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Supreme Court Dismisses Union’s Appeals, Rules Lottery Distributors Not Liable for Service Tax:

The Supreme Court of India upheld the Sikkim High Court’s judgment declaring clause (zzzzn) of Section 65(105) of the Finance Act, 1994, unconstitutional, as it levied a service tax on lottery distributors. The Union Government’s appeal was dismissed by the top court, which ruled that activities connected with the promotion and marketing of lotteries are…

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The Crucial Role of Psychology in Child Welfare Law: A Legal and Emotional Intersection

“A child’s mental health is just as important as their physical health, and deserves the same quality of support.”-Anna Freud Child welfare law is a delicate and essential aspect of the legal system, aiming to protect and promote the rights and well-being of children. The intersection of psychology and law becomes particularly vital when the…

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF PRODUCTS UNDER GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION

INTRODUCTION Geographical Indications (GIs) signify products that originate from a specific geographical area, possessing qualities, reputation, or characteristics inherently linked to their place of origin. For example, “Champagne” refers to sparkling wine made in the Champagne region of France, and it must meet certain standards to be labelled as such. The primary function of a…

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