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The Delhi High Court has ruled that levying a mandatory service charge in restaurants and hotels constitutes an unfair trade practice. The court emphasized that such charges cannot be imposed without the consumer’s consent, asserting that service charges or tips are voluntary and cannot be made obligatory. Previously, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) …
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The controversy surrounding Delhi High Court Justice Yashwant Varma has intensified following the discovery of partially burnt currency notes at his official residence after a fire on March 14, 2025. This incident has prompted a comprehensive investigation and reignited scrutiny over Justice Varma’s past financial dealings. In-House Inquiry Initiated In response to the cash discovery, …
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Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU), Shimla, is set to host its 2nd Convocation Ceremony on March 30, 2025, starting at 11:00 AM. The event will take place at the Himachal Pradesh Judicial Academy in Shimla. During the ceremony, degrees will be conferred upon 451 graduates from various programs, including: Of these, 327 graduates are …
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The Kerala High Court has provided further clarity on the applicability of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA), particularly concerning actions and property acquisitions that occurred prior to the Act’s enforcement. Attachment of Properties Acquired Before the Commission of Crime In a recent judgment, the Kerala High Court addressed whether properties acquired before …
SAKSHI PARDHE 28 MARCH 2025 The Advocates’ Association of Bengaluru (AAB) has resolved to organize a statewide candlelight vigil to protest alleged corruption within the judiciary, particularly focusing on the Karnataka High Court’s registry and trial courts. This decision was made during a Special General Body Meeting held on March 24, 2025. The protest …
SAKSHI PARDHE 27 MARCH 2025 The Supreme Court of India has directed the Union and Delhi governments to investigate whether Indraprastha Apollo Hospital is adhering to its obligation of providing free treatment to economically weaker sections (EWS). This directive stems from a 1994 lease agreement under which the hospital received 15 acres of prime land …
SAKSHI PARDHE 27 MARCH 2025 In March 2025, a significant controversy emerged involving Justice Yashwant Varma of the Delhi High Court. Following a fire at his official residence on March 14, firefighters reportedly discovered a large amount of unaccounted cash in the form of burnt currency notes stored in multiple sacks. In response to these …
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SAKSHI PARDHE 27 MARCH 2025 Supreme Court Justice Abhay S. Oka has expressed concern that public faith in the judiciary has significantly eroded, primarily due to the system’s failure to provide quality access to justice at a reasonable cost. Speaking at the Second Shyamala Pappu Memorial Lecture, Justice Oka emphasized that the judiciary has not …
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SAKSHI PARDHE 27 MARCH 2025 The Supreme Court of India has underscored the necessity of comprehensive psychological evaluations for individuals facing the death penalty. In May 2022, the Court recommended that prosecuting agencies present psychiatric and psychological assessments of the accused at the appropriate stage in capital offense cases. This approach aims to establish the …