Confused as how GST hike on used car will work? Here’s how a higher GST of 18% will impact individuals and businesses, ET LegalWorld

The GST council has recommended an increased 18% GST rate on the margin value of used car sales for specified petrol vehicles with 1200 cc or more, diesel vehicles with 1500 cc or more, and all EVs. The GST council also did not specify any new reverse charge liability or liability to tax on vehicles […]
Allahabad HC lawyers to abstain from work on Monday, ET LegalWorld

The Allahabad High Court Bar Association (HCBA) has decided to abstain from judicial work on Monday to protest against the recent lathi charge by police on lawyers in a Ghaziabad court. The association, in a statement, demanded the immediate suspension of the police officers concerned and Ghaziabad District and Sessions Judge Anil Kumar, allegedly on […]
National Task Force meant to assess safety, security concerns in hospitals must expedite work: SC, ET LegalWorld

The Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed its dissatisfaction over the slow progress made by the National Task Force (NTF), constituted to formulate a protocol for ensuring the safety and security of doctors and other health care professionals. A bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud noted that on the first meeting […]
On judicial side, judges work with independence, on administration we stand with govt: CJI, ET LegalWorld

Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Monday asserted that on the judicial side, Supreme Court and HC judges work with the “fiercest sense of independence”, but when it comes to the administrative side, they stand together with the government. Speaking after laying the foundation stone of the Bombay High Court’s new complex on […]
Sebi withdraws press release on unprofessional work culture, Legal News, ET LegalWorld

Capital markets regulator Sebi on Monday withdrew its press release issued in September 4, which addressed claims of unprofessional work culture, stating that these concerns are “misplaced” and reaffirmed that employee-related issues will be managed internally. The withdrawal came days after a protest by a large number of Sebi employees outside the regulator’s headquarters on […]
“Legislative department in work to to compress timelines for commercial court” says Dr. Rajiv Mani, Law Secretary, ET LegalWorld

Dr. Rajiv Mani, Law Secretary of the Legislative Department, speaking at ETLegalWorld’s 3rd Commercial Dispute Conclave shed light on the rapidly evolving dispute resolution landscape in India. He hinted at the legislative department working for compressing timelines for commercial courts. As the nation positions itself as an attractive destination for international investments, bolstered by the […]
Sebi says claims of toxic work culture misplaced, Legal News, ET LegalWorld

Capital markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday said claims of an unprofessional work culture in its offices are “misplaced” amid reports of a toxic work environment at the watchdog. It further said these claims were not endorsed by any of its employee associations. In a statement, the regulator mentioned that some “external elements” had instigated its […]
SEBI officials accuse leadership steered by Madhabi Buch of ‘toxic, humiliating’ work culture: Report, ET LegalWorld

Troubles mount for Sebi chief Madhabi Buch: In an unprecedented move, officials from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) lodged a complaint with the finance ministry on August 6, alleging that the regulator’s leadership has created a toxic work environment. The letter, which ET has reviewed, said, “Shouting, scolding and public humiliation have […]
Trainee “bullied and unsupervised” in doing work of qualified lawyers

Training contract: Firm did not provide proper training and supervision A trainee solicitor fired for raising concerns about her lack of supervision and the poor service clients were receiving from her firm has been awarded damages of £36,000. Ms R Kaur was also subjected to bullying and harassment at London firm Gillen De Alwis Solicitors, […]
Tribunal allows solicitor to continue with ‘unfair work allocation’ claim

Tribunal: Disability claim struck out A solicitor can continue a claim that he was unfairly dismissed for blowing the whistle about biased work allocation practices at a law firm, a judge has ruled. Though he rejected Irwell Law’s strike-out application for this, Employment Judge Cuthbert in Manchester did strike out a complaint of disability discrimination […]