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The Supreme Court of India has directed the Tripura government to conduct elections to Village Committees under the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) in a single phase on September 27, 2026. The order, passed by a vacation bench comprising Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice Vipul M Pancholi, brings to a head a constitutional dispute that has festered for nearly a decade, leaving tribal communities in the state without elected local representation at t

Registering a society in India is one of the most established methods for formalising a group of individuals working toward a common literary, scientific, charitable or social objective. The Societies Registration Act 1860 (Act XXI of 1860) provides the legal framework for creating these bodies and remains remarkably relevant, with thousands of societies registered under it every year. This guide walks through the eligibility criteria, registration process, required documenta

In a significant ruling reinforcing the reach of India's transparency framework, the Supreme Court has struck down a Madhya Pradesh government notification that exempted the Special Police Establishment (SPE) of the Lokayukta Organisation from the Right to Information Act, 2005. The decision in Special Police Establishment v. Kamta Prasad Mishra (2026 INSC 644), delivered by a Bench of Justice SVN Bhatti and Justice Atul S Chandurkar, holds that the SPE cannot be classified a

The E-Way Bill system is one of the most important compliance mechanisms under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) framework in India. Introduced to track goods movement across state and intra-state borders, it ensures supply chain transparency and helps curb tax evasion. Any consignment of goods with a value exceeding Rs 50,000 must be accompanied by a valid E-Way Bill, generated electronically through the official portal. Failure to carry a valid E-Way Bill during transit can

Telegram has moved the Delhi High Court challenging the Central Government’s decision to temporarily restrict access to the messaging platform across India until June 22, 2026. The ban, issued under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000, was prompted by concerns over organised paper-leak rackets operating on Telegram ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination scheduled for June 21. With over 150 million Indian users affected by the blanket restriction, the case ra

When someone owes you a definite sum of money and refuses to pay, a money recovery suit lets you ask a civil court to order repayment. For debts arising from written contracts, cheques, promissory notes and similar instruments, the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 offers a faster route called a summary suit under Order 37. This guide explains when to use it and how, and connects with our guide on how to recover money lent without a written agreement for cases where no document e

A caveat petition is a simple but powerful precaution. It ensures that if someone files a case or application against you, the court will not pass any order without first hearing your side. Filing a caveat under Section 148A of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 prevents the other party from obtaining an ex parte order behind your back. This guide explains who can file, how, and for how long it lasts, and complements our guides on civil remedies such as how to recover money le

Buying a flat is one of the largest financial decisions most people make, and verifying the property documents before paying any token amount is the single most effective way to protect that investment. Document verification confirms that the seller owns what they are selling, that the property is free of loans and disputes, and that the project has the necessary approvals. This checklist walks through what to examine, and pairs with our guide on how to check land records and

Discovering that a false FIR has been filed against you is frightening, but the law provides clear and effective remedies. A false FIR is a first information report that sets the criminal process in motion on allegations that are untrue, exaggerated, or motivated by malice. Knowing what to do, in the right order, protects your liberty and your reputation. This guide explains the steps, from securing protection against arrest to getting the FIR quashed, and complements our bro

The Allahabad High Court has ordered the immediate release of a boy who was sent to jail on allegations of theft, describing his detention as prima facie illegal and seeking a personal explanation from the judicial magistrate who approved his custody. The Court also reportedly summoned the arresting police officers. The order is a sharp reminder that the special protections the law gives to children in conflict with the law are not optional, and that your rights at the point

The Bombay High Court has reinforced an important safeguard for taxpayers by holding that a show cause notice under the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 cannot bundle several financial years into a single consolidated notice. Where the tax department had raised a demand through one show cause notice spanning multiple financial years, the Court treated the exercise as being without jurisdiction. For businesses navigating GST adjudication, the ruling is a reminder that

The Delhi High Court has issued notice but declined, for now, to grant interim relief in a defamation suit filed by journalist Anjana Om Kashyap and TV Today Network against educator Faisal Khan, popularly known as Khan Sir, and others. The plaintiffs have sought damages of Rs 2 crore and the removal of allegedly defamatory content from online and social media platforms. The case is a useful illustration of how Indian courts approach the tension between reputation and free sp

The Madras High Court has held that the mere existence of a dargah, tomb or shrine does not automatically make the land beneath it waqf property, setting aside the Tamil Nadu Waqf Board's appointment of a Mutawalli for a dargah in the Triplicane area of Chennai. The ruling is significant for the large number of religious institutions across the country whose character as waqf is asserted without the statutory steps that the Waqf Act, 1995 requires. The Dispute Before the Cour

The Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Union Government on a plea by the messaging platform Telegram challenging the temporary restriction placed on its access in India ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination. The dispute sits at the intersection of internet blocking powers under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000, examination integrity, and the procedural safeguards that must accompany any order restricting access to an online platform. It has quickl

A Hindu Undivided Family, commonly called an HUF, is a distinct legal and tax entity recognised under Indian law. Families often create an HUF to hold ancestral or pooled assets and to obtain certain tax efficiencies, because an HUF is assessed to income tax separately from its individual members. This guide explains what an HUF is, how it comes into existence, the practical steps of preparing an HUF deed and obtaining a PAN, and the tax benefits and the role of coparceners,