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Non-payment or delayed payment of salary is one of the most common employment disputes in India. Whether you are a factory worker, a salaried professional, or a senior executive, Indian law provides multiple legal remedies for recovering unpaid wages. This guide explains the step-by-step process for addressing salary non-payment, the applicable laws, the complaint mechanisms available, and the remedies suited to different types of employment. Step 1: Document the Non-Payment

One of the most frequently searched legal questions in India is whether the police can arrest a person without a warrant. The answer is: yes, but only under specific conditions defined by law. Under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, which replaced the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), the power to arrest without a warrant is governed primarily by Section 35. This guide explains when the police can and cannot arrest without a warrant, the conditions they mu

If you have been a victim of cyber crime in India, including online financial fraud, identity theft, phishing, hacking, or online harassment, you can file a complaint through the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (cybercrime.gov.in), which is operated by the Ministry of Home Affairs. This guide covers the complete process of filing a cyber crime complaint online, the documents you will need, the relevant legal provisions under the Information Technology Act, 2000, and wha

The Supreme Court of India, on May 29, 2026, permitted wrestler Vinesh Phogat to participate in the Asian Games 2026 selection trials scheduled for May 30 and 31 at IG Stadium in New Delhi and the Regional Centre in Lucknow, respectively. A bench of Justice P.S. Narasimha and Justice Alok Aradhe declined to stay the Delhi High Court's order that had allowed Phogat to take part in the trials, while hearing a plea filed by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) challenging tha

The Supreme Court of India, in its judgment delivered on May 28, 2026, in Association for Democratic Reforms v. Election Commission of India, upheld the constitutional validity of the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. A bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi held that the Election Commission is empowered under Article 324 of the Constitution, read with Section 21(3) of the Representation of the People Act,

The Government of India's Ministry of Finance, on May 14, 2026, approved the proposed acquisition by Dubai-based Emirates NBD Bank of up to 74 percent of RBL Bank's total paid-up equity share capital. Valued at approximately USD 3 billion (around Rs 26,850 crore), this transaction represents the largest foreign direct investment in the history of India's banking sector and the first acquisition of a majority stake in a profitable Indian bank by a foreign banking institution.

The Supreme Court of India, in a landmark order delivered on May 29, 2026, directed sweeping structural reforms to the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA). A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice KV Viswanathan ordered changes to the SCBA's constitution, electoral process, and membership structure, including the introduction of reservation for women advocates and advocates with disabilities, an extension of the executive committee's tenure from one y

Transferring property through a gift deed is one of the most common methods of property transfer between family members in India. Governed by Sections 122 to 129 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, and subject to the registration requirements of the Registration Act, 1908, a gift deed allows a person (the donor) to voluntarily transfer ownership of property to another person (the donee) without any monetary consideration. This guide covers the legal requirements for a vali

The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA) provides homebuyers with a dedicated and relatively swift mechanism to seek redress against builders and developers who fail to deliver on their commitments. Whether you are dealing with a delayed possession, defective construction, false advertising, or a builder who has diverted project funds, RERA provides a structured complaint process with statutory timelines for resolution. This guide walks you through the en

A succession certificate is a legal document issued by a civil court that establishes the right of the holder to receive debts and securities owed to a deceased person. Governed by Sections 370 to 390 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925, the succession certificate is one of the most commonly required legal instruments when dealing with the financial assets of a deceased family member. This guide explains who needs a succession certificate, how to apply for one, the documents r

Filing for divorce in India involves navigating a structured legal process that varies depending on the personal law applicable to the parties and whether the divorce is by mutual consent or contested. The two most commonly applicable statutes are the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (for Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Sikhs) and the Special Marriage Act, 1954 (for inter-faith marriages and those who chose to marry under the secular framework). This guide explains the step-by-step pro

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Act, 2026, which received Presidential assent on April 6, 2026, represents the most significant overhaul of India's insolvency framework since the IBC was first enacted in 2016. With 72 sections and sweeping changes across the resolution and liquidation processes, the amendment introduces project-wise insolvency for real estate, a group insolvency framework, cross-border cooperation mechanisms, and compressed liquidation timeline

The Delhi High Court is set to hear a petition challenging the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology's (MeitY) decision to block the X (formerly Twitter) account of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000. The petition has been filed by CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke through advocate Nakul Gandhi, contesting the government's order to withhold the party's social media presence on grounds of national security. Origins o

The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) on May 27, 2026, launched the E-Prisons Early Release Processing Module at the pan-India level, marking a significant step towards technology-driven processing of remission and premature release cases for eligible prisoners across the country. The module was launched by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, in the presence of Justice Vikram Nath, Executive Chairman of NALSA, and Justice J.K. Maheshwari, Chairman of the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court Collegium, in meetings held on May 22 and 27, 2026, has recommended the elevation of five distinguished legal professionals to the Supreme Court bench. The recommendations include four sitting Chief Justices of High Courts and one senior advocate, in what marks one of the most significant batches of judicial appointments in recent years. If all five are appointed, the Supreme Court's sitting strength will rise to 37 judges. The Five Recommended Names The Col