Major Rehaul In The Customs Exemption Notifications

The Constitution of India provides for an independent judiciary that acts as a guardian of the Constitution and protects the rights of the citizens.

The Constitution of India is the supreme law of the land, which lays down the basic framework and principles for the governance of the country.

The Indian Constitution, the world's lengthiest written constitution, is a testament to the country's diverse culture and rich heritage.

An analysis of the constitutional validity of the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, examining Article 324, Section 21(3) of the Representation of the People Act, procedural safeguards and the Supreme Court’s decision in Association for Democratic Reforms v. ECI.

The Hon’ble Punjab and Haryana High Court (HC) in Jyoti Sareen vs. UOI & Others (CWP No. 15791-2024 (O&M)) (Order) held the retrospective amendments carried out vide the Finance Act, 2026, with respect to the powers of the Jurisdictional Assessing Officer (JAO) to issue a reopening notice under section 148 (Reopening Notice) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (IT Act), as unconstitutional, being violative of the ‘doctrine of separation of powers’ and thus violative of Article 14 of the Constitution of India.

The Maharashtra Stamp (Fourth Amendment) Bill, 2026 (Bill) introduced in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly on 7 July 2026 proposes a significant reform to the stamp duty treatment of guarantees under the Maharashtra Stamp Act, 1958 (Maharashtra Stamp Act).

A FOCC refers to an Indian entity that has received foreign investment and is ultimately owned or controlled by persons resident outside India. Although incorporated in India under the Companies Act, such entities are treated differently from domestically owned and controlled Indian companies for the purposes of foreign investment regulation and downstream investment structuring. Consequently, an FOCC, despite being an Indian incorporated entity, is subject to regulatory conditions applicable to foreign investment while undertaking investments into other Indian entities.

The Government of Maharashtra has recently enacted the Maharashtra Stamp (Amendment) Ordinance 2024, which further amends the Maharashtra Stamp Act of 1958.

Bail is a legal mechanism that allows an accused person to be released from custody pending trial, subject to certain conditions.

On March 10, 2026 the Indian government approved amendments to India’s FDI regime relating to investments from countries sharing a land border with India. These are Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, Myanmar, Nepal and Pakistan.

On February 28, 2019, the Supreme Court of India passed a landmark order on whether special allowances fall within the scope and meaning of "basic wages" under the Employees Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952.

The mission will lay emphasis on five focal areas- ease and cost of doing business, a future-ready workforce for in-demand jobs, a vibrant and dynamic MSME sector, availability of technology and availability of quality products.

The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) has replaced the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, raising critical questions about whether the law on discharge and framing of charges has fundamentally changed. While the substantive principles remain largely continuous with established jurisprudence, the BNSS introduces important procedural timelines and electronic hearing provisions that courts and advocates must navigate carefully. This analysis examines the continuity of legal standards, the new proc

Where there is uncertainty regarding suitability of a candidate for a particular job, it is usual to offer employment to such candidate on a probation basis.

The Payment of Bonus (Amendment) Act, 2015 received Presidential assent on December 31, 2015, thereby amending certain key aspects of the Payment of Bonus Act, 1965

A significant part of India's new maternity benefit laws have taken effect from April 1, 2017.

In October 2025, the Chief Minister of Karnataka announced that the Karnataka Cabinet of Ministers had taken a decision to provide women employees with one day's leave per month towards menstrual leave.

A Division Bench of the Hon'ble Supreme Court comprising of Hon'ble Mr. Justice Aniruddha Bose and Hon'ble Mr. Justice J.B. Pardiwala on ...

Haryana has over the past decade rapidly evolved into a growing nucleus for industrial investments. The State's progress has been widely acknowledged through several national recognitions, reflecting the effectiveness of its policy framework and institutional reforms.

On World IP Day (26 April 2021), Kochhar & Co. IP Practice Group is pleased to share a snapshot of some of the recent landmark judgments and legislative updates in the Indian IP landscape.