Citizens must follow essential digital rules closely in 2026 to avoid serious legal issues completely. They link Aadhaar card with PAN card without any unnecessary delay whatsoever. Moreover, this action prevents PAN card inactivation in an effective manner. People file income tax returns smoothly after completing the linking process. However, failure to link documents causes…
Discover how the Supreme Court’s bold stand on “CAN’T SUMMON LAWYERS FOR LEGAL ADVICE” is reshaping India’s legal landscape. This landmark intervention protects lawyer-client privilege, ensuring that legal professionals remain independent and free from coercive summons by police or investigative agencies. The article delves into the recent Gujarat case, ED’s controversial actions against senior advocates,…
The Madras High Court has emphasized that GST (Goods and Services Tax) officers must apply their minds when serving notices and not merely fulfill procedural formalities, especially when taxpayers fail to respond to electronic communications. The court observed that ineffective service leads to unnecessary litigation, burdening both taxpayers and judicial forums. Madras HC: GST Officers…
In a significant ruling on May 19, 2025, the Supreme Court of India clarified that High Courts can quash complaints filed under Section 12(1) of the Domestic Violence Act, 2005, by using their inherent powers under CrPc Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code (now Section 528 of the BNSS, 2023). This decision marks a…
“Criminal Law in Civil Disputes: Supreme Court draws crucial distinction between civil disputes and criminal cases, warning against misuse of Sections 406 and 420 IPC in contractual disputes. CJI Sanjiv Khanna emphasizes that dishonest intention must exist from the beginning of agreements to constitute cheating, imposing Rs. 50,000 costs on UP State for systemic abuse….