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Supreme Court Allows Terminally Ill Woman To Terminate 30-Week Pregnancy
The Supreme Court granted permission for a 30-week pregnancy termination to a woman suffering from a terminal illness, emphasizing her right to make autonomous decisions about her body and health.
Source: Live Law
Delhi High Court Upholds Importance of Trademarks in Business
In a recent ruling, the Delhi High Court restrained a company from using a deceptively similar trademark, reinforcing the principles of intellectual property protection for businesses.
Source: Bar and Bench
New Criminal Laws To Be Implemented From July 1, 2024
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam will replace the IPC, CrPC, and Indian Evidence Act, marking a new era in India's criminal justice system.
Source: The Hindu
SEBI Proposes Tighter Regulations for Unregistered Financial Influencers
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed a new framework to regulate financial influencers, aiming to protect investors from misleading advice and ensure greater transparency in the market.
Source: ET LegalWorld
RERA Strengthens Rules for Real Estate Project Approvals
The Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) has introduced more stringent measures for the approval of new projects to protect homebuyers from fraudulent developers and ensure timely project completion.
Source: Hindustan Times
Supreme Court Releases Neutral Citation for All Judgments
In a move towards standardization, the Supreme Court of India will now provide neutral citations for all its judgments, making legal research easier and more consistent for legal professionals and the public.
Source: Supreme Court of India
Law Ministry Launches Portal for Central and State Acts
The Ministry of Law and Justice has launched the India Code portal, a digital repository of all central and state acts, providing easy access to legislation for citizens and legal professionals.
Source: India Code
Income Tax Department Notifies New Rules for Angel Tax
The CBDT has issued new valuation rules for investments by non-residents in unlisted startups under the new "angel tax" mechanism, impacting foreign funding for MSMEs.
Source: The Times of India
Supreme Court Upholds CCI's Power to Investigate Anti-Competitive Practices
The Supreme Court recently affirmed the Competition Commission of India's (CCI) authority to investigate companies for alleged anti-competitive behavior, reinforcing the regulator's role in maintaining fair markets.
Source: NDTV