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The Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) certificate entitles eligible General Category individuals to claim 10% reservation in public employment and higher education admissions. Introduced through the 103rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2019, this amendment inserted Article 15(6) and Article 16(6) into the Constitution, extending affirmative action to economically disadvantaged persons outside the SC, ST, and OBC categories. The Supreme Court upheld its validity on November 7,

On June 17, 2026, the Supreme Court of India refused bail to Manoj Kumar Singh, a Bihar-based individual accused of orchestrating a pan-India cyber fraud network. The vacation bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice V. Mohana delivered a sharp rebuke to the accused, with the CJI remarking: "You guys are parasites. You take money from investors and dupe them." The order signals an increasingly hard line from the apex court on cybercrime, and has sparked a broader convers

A character certificate, also known as a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC), is an official document confirming that an individual has no criminal record. Whether you are applying for a government job, pursuing education abroad, or processing emigration clearance, this certificate is often mandatory. In India, the process runs through the Passport Seva system and local police authorities. What Is a Character Certificate and Why Do You Need One? A character certificate is form

On May 8, 2026, the State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) of Tamil Nadu revoked the environmental clearance previously granted to Brigade Enterprises Limited for a residential project in Perumbakkam, Chennai. The project, encompassing approximately 1,250 units at an estimated cost of Rs 2,000 crore, lost its clearance after it emerged that construction had commenced without permission from the Tamil Nadu State Wetland Authority. The site sits near the Pallikar

A consumer court order does not always end the dispute. If you believe the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (DCDRC) got it wrong, the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 gives you a clear right of appeal. The appellate structure moves from the DCDRC to the State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (SCDRC), then to the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC), and ultimately to the Supreme Court. Each level has its own deadlines, deposit requirements

In a significant ruling that narrows the scope of what constitutes a "workplace" under Indian sexual harassment law, the Bombay High Court has held that a shared autorickshaw used by employees for daily commuting does not qualify as a workplace under the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act, 2013. The Division Bench of Justices Suman Shyam and Firdosh Pooniwalla, in Siddhesh Pradeep Satpute v State Bank of India, quashed an Internal Committee (IC) order passed against a

When a child loses both parents, or when parents are unable to care for their child due to incapacity or abandonment, the law provides a mechanism for a responsible adult to step in. Legal guardianship in India is governed primarily by the Guardians and Wards Act 1890, a central legislation that empowers District Courts to appoint guardians for minors. Unlike informal caregiving, a court-appointed guardianship confers legal authority over the child's person, property, or both

On July 15, 2026, the India-UK Free Trade Agreement will formally enter into force, marking the most significant bilateral trade arrangement either country has concluded in over a decade. The deal spans 26 sectors, eliminates or reduces tariffs on the vast majority of traded goods, and introduces provisions that go well beyond traditional market access. For businesses operating in either jurisdiction, understanding the core terms of this agreement is a commercial necessity. T

Receiving a legal notice can be unsettling, but it is not a court order and does not mean a case has been filed. A legal notice is a formal communication, typically sent by a lawyer on behalf of a client, demanding that the recipient take or refrain from a specific action. The reply you send (or fail to send) can significantly shape any litigation that follows. Courts routinely draw adverse inferences when a party ignores a legal notice, treating silence as an implicit admiss

On June 9, 2026, the Government of India notified the Drugs (Fifth Amendment) Rules 2026 through the Gazette of India, ending the decades-old practice of selling cough syrups over the counter without a prescription. The amendment is short, surgical, and significant: it removes a single word from a schedule that had allowed pharmacies across the country to dispense cough syrups freely. For consumers, this means a visit to a doctor before purchasing what was once a routine hous

Paying off a home loan, car loan or personal loan is a major financial milestone, but the process does not end with the final EMI payment. To legally confirm that the debt has been fully settled and the lender no longer holds any claim over the pledged asset, borrowers must obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the bank. Without a valid NOC, borrowers may face difficulties selling or transferring their property, applying for fresh credit or proving clear title. This gu

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA), established under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, has issued notices to at least eight e-commerce entities over the unrestricted online sale of hazardous chemicals and explosive substances. The action targets platforms including IndiaMART, Justdial, Sigma-Aldrich India, Dial4Trade, and ExportersIndia, among others, for listing products such as ammonium nitrate, gun powder, picric acid, and PETN (pentaerythritol tetranitrate

The Madras High Court has granted an interim injunction restraining the makers of the Malayalam film Drishyam 3 from releasing its Telugu dubbed version on OTT platforms. Justice K Kumaresh Babu passed the order on June 17, 2026, in a suit filed by Rajkumar Theatre Pvt Ltd, which claims exclusive remake and exploitation rights over the franchise in the Telugu language territory. The movie had been scheduled for OTT release on June 18, making the timing of the court's interven

Evicting a tenant in India is not as simple as asking them to leave. The law places significant protections around tenants, and a landlord who attempts removal without following the correct legal process risks criminal liability. Whether the issue is non-payment of rent, unauthorised subletting, or a genuine personal need for the property, understanding the legal framework is essential. This article covers the grounds, procedures, notice requirements and remedies for lawfully

Creating and registering a trust in India is one of the most effective ways to hold, manage and protect property for designated beneficiaries. Whether the objective is charitable work, family wealth preservation or religious endowment, the trust structure offers legal clarity that few other vehicles can match. This article covers what a trust is under Indian law, the types of trusts recognised, the step-by-step registration process, required documents, stamp duty and fees, an