Supreme Court Issues 10 Directions to Speed Up Dowry and Cruelty Trials: Charges to Be Framed Within 90 Days

The Supreme Court has issued procedural directions aimed at reducing delay in matrimonial criminal trials, including a 90-day timeline for framing charges and tighter control over adjournments.

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Delhi High Court Protects Holiday Inn Branding, Restrains Use of Deceptively Similar Mark

The Delhi High Court has granted trademark protection to Holiday Inn branding and restrained use of a deceptively similar mark, reinforcing protection for established hospitality brands.

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Delhi High Court Clarifies Where Intellectual Property Suits Can Be Filed Under Section 134 of Trade Marks Act

The Delhi High Court has clarified that Section 134 of the Trade Marks Act gives plaintiffs an additional forum but does not permit unrestricted forum shopping in IP disputes.

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Supreme Court: General Allegations of Fraud Cannot Justify Extended GST Limitation Under Section 74

The Supreme Court has held that general allegations of fraud or suppression are insufficient to invoke the extended limitation period under Section 74 of the CGST Act.

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Delhi High Court Orders ₹53 Crore Tax Refund to Vodafone Idea, Criticises Delay by Income Tax Department

The Delhi High Court has ordered release of a ₹53 crore refund to Vodafone Idea and criticised the Income Tax Department's handling of the refund claim.

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Supreme Court Clarifies Article 131: Statutory Authorities Cannot Invoke Centre-State Original Jurisdiction

The Supreme Court has clarified that Article 131 is confined to disputes involving the Union and constituent States, and cannot be invoked by statutory authorities merely because they qualify as 'State' under Article 12.

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Delhi High Court Orders Probe Into Missing Woman Linked to Rohini Ashram; Report Due August 31

The Delhi High Court has directed Vijay Vihar Police to investigate the whereabouts of a woman linked to a Rohini ashram and has raised questions about the institution’s management and accountability. The matter is listed again for August 31, 2026.

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Supreme Court Reduces Civil Judge Practice Requirement from 3 Years to 1 Year: What Changes After Bhumika Trust

The Supreme Court has modified the entry requirements for Civil Judge (Junior Division) recruitment, reducing prior Bar practice from three years to one year while adding structured judicial training and clerkships. Here is what the 21 August 2026 ruling means for judicial-service aspirants.

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SEBI Defers ETF Trading-Norms Rollout to 7 September 2026

SEBI has extended the implementation date for its revised ETF base-price, price-band, pre-open call-auction and close-out framework from 1 September to 7 September 2026.

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Supreme Court Orders Immediate Compliance With Child-Visitation Directions; Flags Family Court’s Handling

The Supreme Court disposed of a father’s SLP, required immediate compliance with Karnataka High Court directions in a child-visitation dispute, and directed that concerns over the Family Court’s handling be placed before the Chief Justice.

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