For 13 years a builder failed to redevelop a 70-year-old housing society so a new builder was appointed, the old builder objected, but HC favored residentsThe Bombay High Court has backed housing society members in a redevelopment dispute. A builder delayed a project for 13 years, prompting th...
09 Jun, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
UK Renters Right Act: Landlords can’t use rent increase clause as an indirect means to evict tenants; Here’s the new process of increasing rentBig news for UK renters. From May 1, 2026, landlords can no longer use rent review clauses to hike rents. They must now follow a specific l...
04 Jun, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
CJI administers oath of office to five new SC judges, strength rises to 37Five new judges have taken oath as Supreme Court judges. Chief Justice of India Surya Kant administered the oath. The Supreme Court now has...
02 Jun, 2026, 03.21 PM IST
Supreme Court questions Waqf institution's plea for court fees exemption in tribunalsThe Supreme Court questioned the legal foundation for Waqf institutions to be exempt from paying court fees. This came up during a hearing ...
01 Jun, 2026, 03.51 PM IST
Supreme Court gets five new judges; strength to go up to 37Five new judges have been appointed to the Supreme Court. This brings the total number of judges to 37. The sanctioned strength of the apex...
01 Jun, 2026, 09.02 AM IST
How the Supreme Court is reshaping the US midterm electionsThe US Supreme Court is set to decide two crucial election law cases. One case challenges rules on counting mail-in ballots received after ...
31 May, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
SC upholds govt retrospective 28% GST levy on online gaming companiesThe Supreme Court has backed the government's retrospective 28% GST on online gaming. The court ruled that online gaming platforms are not ...
28 May, 2026, 12.03 AM IST
Claiming your inheritance by executing a Will: What legal heirs must know about nominees, probate and asset transfersExecuting a Will in India is often more complex than believed, involving numerous institutions and documentation hurdles. Nominees do not a...
23 May, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
National Anti-Doping Act set to be amended, Ministry proposes five-year jail for suppliersIndia is set to amend its National Anti Doping Act. The proposed changes will criminalize the supply of banned substances to athletes. Supp...
21 May, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
Nepal weighs ‘Romeo-Juliet’ clause in rape law to shield consensual teenage couples, sparks concernNepal is considering a "Romeo-Juliet Clause" to differentiate consensual teenage relationships from rape. The proposed amendment would exem...
20 May, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
Supreme Court extends time till Aug 31 for holding Bengaluru civic body electionsThe Supreme Court has granted an extension for Bengaluru civic body elections. The polls are now scheduled to be held by August 31. This de...
20 May, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
SC issues notice to Centre on plea seeking ban on alcohol sales in tetra packs, sachetsThe Supreme Court of India on Wednesday sought responses from the Centre and other authorities on a plea seeking an immediate ban on the sa...
20 May, 2026, 12.26 PM IST
Simultaneous polls could save Rs 7 lakh crore: Joint parliamentary panel chiefHolding Lok Sabha and state assembly polls together could save India Rs 7 lakh crore. This significant saving can be channeled into develop...
20 May, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
N Chandrasekaran to address Noel Tata's concerns at Tata Sons board meetingTata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran will address business concerns, including Air India losses and new ventures, at an upcoming board meeti...
19 May, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Ordinance issued to increase number of Supreme Court judges from 34 to 38The government has increased the Supreme Court's judge strength. An ordinance now allows for 38 judges, up from 34. This includes the Chief...
17 May, 2026, 10.47 PM IST
Tata Trusts board meeting blocked amid inquiry into trustee violationsThe Maharashtra Charity Commissioner has intervened dramatically by halting the Tata Trusts' board meeting, a response prompted by fresh al...
16 May, 2026, 01.10 AM IST
Tata Trusts case: Bombay High Court allows withdrawal of writ petition challenging trustee structureThe Bombay High Court permitted the withdrawal of a petition questioning the Sir Ratan Tata Trust's life trustee structure. The court noted...
13 May, 2026, 03.43 PM IST