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In a significant judgement, the constitution bench of the Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that direct evidence of demand of bribe by a public servant is not necessary to convict him under the Prevention of Corruption Act, and it can also be proved through circumstantial evidence when there is no direct evidence against him or her.

The Delhi High Court on Thursday issued notice and summons to Ashneer Grover, his wife Madhuri Jain Grover and his family members in a suit filed by BharatPe seeking, among other reliefs,

The Gujarat High Court (HC) compelled an advocate to argue his case - a first appeal pending for 33 years - while warning him it would impose costs of Rs1 lakh on him if he failed to do so.

From deemed consent to government exemptions, the new Digital Personal Data Protection Bill opens data principals to severe privacy issues.

The Gujarat High Court (HC) compelled an advocate to argue his case - a first appeal pending for 33 years - while warning him it would impose costs of Rs1 lakh on him if he failed to do so.

The Supreme Court is hearing a plea by Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind that challenged the recent demolition drive carried out by the UP Govt after widespread protests against BJP’s Nupur Sharma.

What is Sedition? What is anti-national? What is offensive? In today’s context, our panelists looked at these contours of free speech 75 years after

The pandemic pushed Indian courts to adapt, making the legal system more accessible.

It was also suggested that an “active interaction and meetings” of stakeholders must be ensured to deal with the issues and a separate uniform may be prescribed for law interns.