Sansa Law Desk

On 29 May 2026, Justice Sachin Datta of the Delhi High Court delivered a 144-page ruling in Laksh Vir Singh Yadav v. Union of India, holding that the right to be forgotten is a facet of the fundamental right to privacy under Article 21 of the Constitution. The Court directed Google and all other search engine operators to de-index name-based search results linked to judicial records in specified categories and directed Indian Kanoon to restrict name-based search functionality

The Delhi High Court on Thursday, July 23, 2026, agreed to hear on Friday, July 24, a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking a National Investigation Agency (NIA) probe into the July 20 "Sansad Chalo" protest organised over the alleged NEET paper leak. The PIL, filed by Satish Kumar Aggarwal, former Vice-President of the Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha, through advocates Sneh Vardhan and Pratibha Sinha, alleges that the protest was part of a larger conspiracy involving foreign

An aggrieved party has the statutory right to challenge an order of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) by filing an appeal before the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT). Two separate provisions govern these appeals: Section 421 of the Companies Act, 2013 covers appeals arising from company law matters, while Section 61 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016 covers appeals arising from insolvency proceedings. This guide explains the step-by-step p

A Section 8 company, formed under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013, is a non-profit entity established to promote charitable objects such as education, art, science, sports, social welfare, or environmental protection. Unlike a trust or society, a Section 8 company is registered with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) and governed by the same statutory framework as private and public limited companies, with additional restrictions on profit distribution. This guide e

On 25 June 2026, the Ministry of External Affairs notified the Passports (Amendment) Rules, 2026, raising passport fees across every category for the first time since 2012. The revised fee structure took effect on 1 July 2026. A standard 36-page adult booklet now costs Rs 2,500, up from Rs 1,500, and a 60-page booklet costs Rs 3,500, up from Rs 2,000. Tatkaal fees have risen to Rs 5,000 and Rs 6,000 respectively. This guide walks through every step of the application process

When an individual is released on bail in a criminal case, travel restrictions are often imposed as a standard condition. Under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS), which replaced the Code of Criminal Procedure, courts routinely impose conditions prohibiting the accused from leaving India without prior permission. If an accused person on bail needs to travel abroad for medical treatment, education, professional obligations, or other pressing reasons, a separat

The Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) is India's primary legislation for combating money laundering. The Act criminalises the process of disguising the proceeds of crime as legitimate funds. Unlike most criminal offences where complaints can be filed directly by individuals, proceedings under the PMLA follow a distinct mechanism involving the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and require the existence of a predicate offence. This guide explains the process for report

Guardianship of a minor is a critical legal responsibility that determines who will care for and make decisions on behalf of a child. In India, the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 provides the primary legal framework for the appointment of guardians by courts. This Act applies to all persons residing in India regardless of religion, although personal laws such as the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956 may also apply in specific contexts. This guide explains the procedure

The Aadhaar card, issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), is one of the most widely used identity documents in the country. Situations arise where individuals need to correct or change their name on the Aadhaar card, whether due to a spelling error, a change of name after marriage, divorce, adoption, or a voluntary name change. While minor corrections can be handled through a straightforward update process, major name changes require a legal procedure

The designation of Senior Advocate is one of the most prestigious distinctions in the Indian legal profession. Governed by Section 16 of the Advocates Act, 1961, this designation recognises advocates of exceptional ability, standing, and experience. In February 2026, the Supreme Court of India notified new guidelines that replaced the earlier 2023 framework, discarding the point-based assessment system and interview process in favour of a consensus-driven Full Court mechanism

The Supreme Court of India, in Mahinder and Others v. Puran Singh (2026 INSC 698), has upheld the applicability of Section 22 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, to inherited agricultural land. The Division Bench of Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice N. Kotiswar Singh, in its judgment delivered on July 14, 2026, held that Class I heirs under the Act possess a preferential right to purchase agricultural property proposed to be transferred by a co-heir to an outsider. The ruling s

Special Lok Adalats held across multiple Indian states on July 18, 2026, have achieved remarkable success in settling thousands of cheque bounce cases filed under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The coordinated effort, organised under the guidance of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), resulted in the settlement of cases worth over Rs 260 crore across Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, and Chandigarh alone. The initiative marks a significan

The Delhi High Court has granted an ad interim injunction restraining non-banking financial company (NBFC) Naman Finlease and its directors from using the trademarks 'Zepto' and 'Zepto Finance' for their lending business. Justice Jyoti Singh passed the order in a trademark infringement suit filed by the quick-commerce platform Zepto, which argued that the unauthorised use of its coined brand identity was causing severe reputational damage and consumer confusion. The ruling hi

The Karnataka High Court has refused to quash an FIR registered against a lawyer accused of impersonating a police officer and extorting Rs 5 lakh from a labourer. The Court held that the allegations in the complaint prima facie disclose the commission of cognisable offences that warrant further investigation, and declined to exercise its inherent powers to interfere at this stage. The ruling, cited as 2026 LiveLaw (Kar) 262, reinforces the principle that courts should be slo

The Consortium of National Law Universities (Consortium of NLUs) has officially announced that CLAT 2027 will be held on Sunday, December 6, 2026. The notification, released on July 22, 2026, confirms the exam schedule, registration timeline, and key details for aspirants seeking admission to undergraduate and postgraduate law programmes at National Law Universities across India. With registration opening on August 3, 2026, this development marks the beginning of the admissio