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The Full Court of the Delhi High Court has recommended enhancing the pecuniary jurisdiction of Delhi's district courts from the current threshold of Rs 2 crore to Rs 10 crore. The recommendation follows the report of a seven-judge committee constituted after a Full Court meeting held on September 2, 2025. If implemented through legislative amendment, the change would redirect a significant volume of civil litigation from the High Court to district courts across the national c

The Supreme Court of India, in a judgment delivered on July 9, 2026, has ruled that a school official who receives a direct complaint of sexual assault from a child cannot avoid criminal liability by conducting a private "verification" and concluding that nothing happened. In Linda Sema and Others v. State of Arunachal Pradesh (SLP Criminal No. 4772/2024), a bench of Justices Manoj Misra and K.V. Viswanathan set aside the discharge of school officials charged under Section 21

When a crime is reported at a police station, one of the first documents generated is the First Information Report, commonly known as the FIR. This document is critical: it sets the criminal justice machinery in motion and forms the foundation of the prosecution's case. Under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023, which replaced the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) from July 1, 2024, the law explicitly guarantees your right to receive a free copy of the FIR. Whe

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has notified Notification No. 62/2026-Customs (N.T.) dated July 3, 2026, published as G.S.R. 560(E), establishing the Customs Tariff (Determination of Origin of Goods under Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between India and the United Kingdom) Rules, 2026. Issued under Section 5(1) of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975, by the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, these rules take effect on July 15, 2026. The no

Filing your income tax return is only the first step. If you later discover a mistake, an omission, or a wrong claim in your original return, Indian tax law gives you a second chance: the revised return under Section 139(5) of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Whether you entered the wrong bank account number, forgot to report interest income, or claimed the wrong deduction, a revised return lets you correct the record before the tax department raises a demand. This guide walks you t

The Tax Deduction Account Number, commonly known as TAN, is a fundamental requirement for anyone responsible for deducting or collecting tax at source in India. Issued by the Income Tax Department, TAN serves as a unique identifier that links all TDS and TCS transactions to the deductor or collector. Whether you are an employer deducting tax from salaries, a business making payments to contractors, or an entity collecting tax at source, obtaining a TAN is not optional; it is

Every vehicle on Indian roads must carry a valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate. This document confirms that a vehicle's exhaust emissions fall within the limits prescribed under the Bharat Stage (BS) emission norms. Driving without a valid PUC certificate is a punishable offence under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, and penalties can reach up to Rs 10,000 for repeat violations. Whether you own a two-wheeler, a car, or a commercial truck, understanding the PUC proces

A Completion Certificate (CC) is one of the most important documents in the lifecycle of any building in India. Issued by the local Municipal Corporation, it confirms that a structure has been built in accordance with the sanctioned building plan and applicable regulations. Whether you are a homebuyer awaiting possession, a builder completing construction, or a property owner planning a resale, the absence of a CC can create significant legal and financial complications. What

Delayed payments remain one of the most persistent challenges facing micro, small, and medium enterprises in India. Late payments strain working capital, disrupt operations, and can push otherwise viable businesses toward insolvency. The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 (MSMED Act) established a statutory mechanism for suppliers to recover overdue amounts with interest. Until October 2025, complaints were filed through the SAMADHAAN portal at samadhaa

The Aadhaar card, issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), serves as a foundational identity document for residents across the country. Whether you have relocated to a new city, changed your name after marriage, or need to correct an error in your recorded details, keeping your Aadhaar information current is essential. Outdated records can create complications when applying for government subsidies, opening bank accounts, and completing identity verific

In a significant ruling reinforcing the primacy of a child's right to establish parentage, the Delhi High Court has upheld a Family Court order directing a DNA test in a maintenance dispute. In Ravi Kumar v. Geeta Devi (CRL.M.C. 3855/2024), Justice Dr. Swarana Kanta Sharma dismissed the petitioner's challenge to the Rohini Family Court's March 2024 order, holding that "reputation cannot become a shield against truth; children cannot become casualties of adult choices." The ca

In a significant ruling clarifying the scope of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 (CPA 2019), the Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that services rendered by advocates do not fall within the purview of consumer protection law. The decision in A.S.S.K. Durga Prasad v. National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (Writ Petition No. 29425/202526), delivered on 24 June 2026 by Justice Ravi Nath Tilhari and Justice Subhendu Samanta, reaffirms a well-settled principle: the rela

On July 8, 2026, the Chhattisgarh High Court delivered a significant ruling on the intersection of religion, morality, and public education. Justice Amitendra Kishore Prasad dismissed a petition challenging a state government circular that required government-funded schools to incorporate prayers, including the Gayatri Mantra, Saraswati Vandana, and several other recitations, into their daily routines. The petitioners argued that these prayers amounted to religious instructio

In a significant ruling delivered on July 13, 2026, the Supreme Court of India set aside multiple judgments of the Gauhati High Court and orders of the Foreigners Tribunals that had declared 27 individuals as foreigners. The bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta, in Sabitri Dey @ Swasthi Dey v. Union of India, held that the determination of citizenship carries profound constitutional significance and cannot be taken away except through a fair, just, a

On June 30, 2026, the Department of Pharmaceuticals under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers issued Notification S.O. 3516(E), introducing significant amendments to the Drugs (Prices Control) Order, 2013. The amendment order, effective from the date of its publication, establishes new compliance requirements for pharmaceutical manufacturers relating to drug launch intimation, pricing transparency, record retention, and overcharging liability. These changes reshape key