Indu Bhan

The court held that such employees are governed by Rule 37A of the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972, which provides a special statutory

The Bar Council of India is now tasked with forming a committee to establish guidelines and disciplinary actions for AI in legal practice, following

Delhi High Court has halted Ahmedabad-based Finecure Pharmaceuticals from producing and selling drugs with names similar to Sun Pharma's 'Pantocid'. The court permitted Finecure to sell existing stock of 'Pantopacid' within four months, provided an affidavit detailing the inventory is filed. This decision overturns a previous ruling that had refused to grant an injunction against Finecure, highlighting significant sales disparities between the two companies.

The Supreme Court has put a temporary halt on the CAG's audit of Delhi's three private power distribution companies. Additionally, it ordered a freeze on the Delhi power regulator's plan to recover over ₹38,000 crore from consumers for accumulated regulatory assets. The court will revisit the matter on July 15, seeking clarity on the audit's auditor and the recovery process.

A Supreme Court petition demands transparency in ethanol-blended petrol distribution. It seeks display of ethanol percentages on fuel nozzles and bills. The petition also requests a vehicle compatibility database for various ethanol blends. It aims to protect consumers from potential vehicle damage and warranty issues. An expert committee is proposed to study E20 compatibility and its implications.

India's competition regulator is taking a stand by appealing to the Supreme Court over a tribunals recent decision that invalidated a ₹300-crore penalty against Grasim Industries. This penalty related to accusations of monopolistic behavior in the viscose staple fibre market. The tribunal mandated that Grasim be given an opportunity for defense, prompting the regulator to aim for the restoration of its previous decision against the company.

The Delhi High Court has sought the government's response regarding a petition filed by Delhi Gymkhana Club members. The club and its staff association are challenging a show-cause notice for eviction from its Lutyens' Delhi premises. The court issued a notice to the central government and posted the matter for further hearing on July 28.

The Supreme Court declared the Indian Banks' Association lacks authority over lawyer caution lists. Such lists are unsustainable in law and beyond bank jurisdiction. Banks can remove lawyers from panels but cannot publicly declare their incompetence. The apex court ruled the IBA cannot blacklist professionals through caution lists. This judgment followed an advocate's challenge to his inclusion on such a list.

The Delhi High Court on Thursday dismissed former NSE chief Chitra Ramkrishna's petition challenging the definitions of "public duty" and "public servant" under the Prevention of Corruption Act. The court held that the NSE performs a public duty and ruled that Ramkrishna, as its managing director, also discharged public duties that could not be separated from the exchange's functions.

The Delhi High Court division bench refused to stay a judgment against Google. This ruling found the tech firm liable for trademark infringement concerning Hindware. Google appealed this decision, and the court sought a response from Hindware. The bench noted potential confusion from displaying competitor websites. Google's appeal for final disposal is scheduled for July twenty-fourth.