The Supreme Court has reiterated that mere disputes, discord or unhappiness in matrimonial life cannot, by themselves, constitute abetment of suicide under Section 306 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) (Section 108 of BNS). To sustain a conviction for abetment of suicide, the prosecution must establish the ingredients of abetment contemplated under Section 107
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The Bar Council of India (BCI) occupies a central position in the regulation of the legal profession in India. Established under the Advocates Act, 1961, it is the apex statutory body responsible for maintaining professional standards among advocates, supervising State Bar Councils, promoting legal education, safeguarding the interests of advocates and exercising important disciplinary and
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[Jayavardhini S is a third year B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) student at National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi.] India’s gig workforce is expanding so rapidly that it is projected to encompass roughly 23.5 million individuals or roughly 4.1% of all livelihoods in India by the year 2030. This is the booming reality of India’s rapidly expanding platform economy that
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🏢 Company: Divanshu Gupta Law Chambers 📍 Location: Jaipur 💰 Stipend/Salary: As Per Industry standard About the Job :Divanshu Gupta Law Chambers is looking to hire recent law graduates (PQE – 0 to 2 years) for joining on immediate basis at their office in Jaipur. Eligibility :(i) Broad area of work is civil and commercial
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September 5, 2026 In Blog SUPREME COURT RULES GENERAL HARASSMENT WITHOUT SPECIFIC INTENT DOES NOT AMOUNT TO ABETMENT OF SUICIDE Sanjay Kumar v. State of Himachal Pradesh, Criminal Appeal No. 1108 of 2016 (2026 INSC 948)The Supreme Court, in Sanjay Kumar v. State of Himachal Pradesh, has set aside a conviction for abetment of suicide
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🏢 Company: Chamber of Nirod Kumar Sahu 📍 Location: Cuttack 💰 Stipend/Salary: As Per Industry standard About the Job :The Chamber is looking to engage Junior Associates who are committed to building their litigation practice and are capable of working across a diverse range of legal matters. Eligibility :(i) Candidates must have 2 to 3
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🏢 Company: AP & Partners 📍 Location: Gurugram 💰 Stipend/Salary: As Per Industry standard About the Job :AP & Partners is hiring for its corporate practice in Gurugram and has opened up applications for the positions of associate and senior associate. The work is largely domestic and cross-border M&A, private equity and venture capital, and
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🏢 Company: Fair & Just Legal Solutions LLP 📍 Location: Noida 💰 Stipend/Salary: As Per Industry standard About the Job :Fair & Just Legal Solutions LLP, a corporate law firm based out of Noida is hiring Legal Associate having PQE of 0-2 years. Please note that candidate working in the corporate law firm (or law
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September 5, 2026 In Blog RELEASE AND CONFISCATION OF VEHICLES IN NDPS CASES: SUPREME COURT CLARIFIES THE LAW INTRODUCTIONIn R. Manimaran v. State of Tamil Nadu, SLP (Crl.) No. 18633 of 2025, the Supreme Court of India, by its Judgment dated 24 August 2026, comprising Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice K. Vinod Chandran, clarified the
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September 5, 2026 In Blog SUPREME COURT REJECTS TIME-EXTENSION CHARGES IN CIRP HOLDING HOMEBUYERS CANNOT BE PENALISED FOR BUILDERS DEFAULT INTRODUCTIONThe Hon’ble Supreme Court of India recently addressed the plight of aggrieved homebuyers and the limits of statutory authorities imposing penal charges during corporate insolvency proceedings. In The Authorised Representative for Granite Gate Properties Private
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