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Govt not anti-labour, says Centre as SC reserves verdict on definition of 'industry'
March 19, 2026, 5:26 pmThe Constitution bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant would decide on the pleas questioning the correctness of the landmark verdict that broadened the term "industry" in the Industrial Disputes...
India-UK FTA likely to be implemented by early May; EU by year-end: Officials
March 19, 2026, 5:08 pmAccording to officials, the EU has indicated November as the timeline for the ratification of the trade pact with India, and its implementation is expected this year.
Misuse of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code by loan defaulters has tendency to badly impact economy: HC
March 19, 2026, 4:47 pmA bench of Justices Manish Pitale and Shreeram Shirsat, in an order passed on Wednesday, said such strategies by loan defaulters frustrate the very objective of the IBC and paralyse...
Adani Ports to be one of implementing entities in Jaiprakash Associates insolvency plan
March 19, 2026, 4:46 pmIn a stock exchange filing, APSEZ said the resolution plan submitted by Adani Enterprises Limited for JAL has been approved by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Allahabad bench, Prayagraj,...
No clarity on HDFC Bank chairman's exit; bank 'baffled', RBI backs governance
March 19, 2026, 4:45 pmIn a rare move, the regulator stepped in to assure markets that "there are no material concerns on record" with regard to HDFC Bank's "conduct or governance."
Recent Stories
CJI Kant calls for gender equality in legal jobs
March 21, 2026, 4:21 pmChief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant has urged a significant push for gender equality in law. He proposed reserving at least 50 percent of government and legal aid counsel...
JP Morgan Chase settles FPI rule violation case with Sebi
March 21, 2026, 4:18 pmThe settlement order came after the bank filed a suo-motu settlement application with Sebi proposing to settle by "neither admitting nor denying the findings of facts and conclusions of law,"...
RBI imposes penalty on HSBC
March 21, 2026, 4:10 pmIn a statement, the Reserve Bank said a statutory inspection for supervisory evaluation of the bank was conducted with reference to its financial position as of March 31, 2025.
SBI receives Rs 6,337 crore tax demand order
March 20, 2026, 2:19 pmState Bank of India on Friday said it has received an income tax demand of Rs 6,337 crore for the assessment year 2023-24 and said it will challenge the order.
CBDT notifies rules for simplified income tax law, to be effective from April 1
March 20, 2026, 2:11 pmThe Income-tax Rules, 2026 will operationalise the simplified direct tax legislation that was approved by Parliament last year and will come into effect from April 1.
Law & Policy
CJI Kant calls for gender equality in legal jobs
March 21, 2026, 4:21 pmChief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant has urged a significant push for gender equality in law. He proposed reserving at least 50 percent of government and legal aid counsel...
Expert committee formed to review revised NCERT chapter on judiciary: Centre to SC
March 20, 2026, 12:39 pmSolicitor General Tushar Mehta told a bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi that the committee comprises senior advocate and former Attorney General...
Govt eases rules to help exporters handle cargo stuck due to Iran war
March 18, 2026, 1:26 pmThe measures allow exporters to bring back cargo into the domestic system while easing storage and handling costs, as shipping lines suspend bookings and Gulf ports operate under restrictions due...
Four special Lok Adalats planned for 2026 to dispose of cases before debt recovery tribunals: FM
March 16, 2026, 12:28 pm"If we look at the total amount involved in the pending cases before DRTs, nearly 71 per cent of the suit amount relates to these high-value cases," she said, adding...
Most India GCCs still in early stages of DPDP compliance despite ticking 14-month deadline
March 16, 2026, 12:23 pmMost global capability centres (GCCs) in India are still in early stages of DPDP compliance, with few moving to structured implementation. Organisations face challenges in adapting global systems, managing HR...
Corporate & Business
Adani Ports to be one of implementing entities in Jaiprakash Associates insolvency plan
March 19, 2026, 4:46 pmIn a stock exchange filing, APSEZ said the resolution plan submitted by Adani Enterprises Limited for JAL has been approved by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Allahabad bench, Prayagraj,...
No clarity on HDFC Bank chairman's exit; bank 'baffled', RBI backs governance
March 19, 2026, 4:45 pmIn a rare move, the regulator stepped in to assure markets that "there are no material concerns on record" with regard to HDFC Bank's "conduct or governance."
PhysicsWallah gets Rs 263 crore income tax demand
March 18, 2026, 7:44 pmEdtech firm PhysicsWallah Limited has received an income tax demand of Rs 263.34 crore, according to a disclosure made to stock exchanges on Wednesday.
Cube Highways Trust files preliminary documents for Rs 5,000-cr IPO
March 18, 2026, 1:08 pmThe proposed IPO is entirely an Offer-for-Sale (OFS), where its current shareholders will sell their existing units to new investors.
Middle East Conflict Triggers Force Majeure, Disrupts Indian Industry
March 17, 2026, 7:26 pmThe Middle East conflict has triggered force majeure across the Indian industry, with DEE Development Engineers, Alkyl Amines Chemicals, and Manali Petrochemicals citing supply disruptions, while others flag operational slowdowns...
Litigation
Delhi HC defers hearing on Gautam Gambhir's plea for protection of personality rights
March 20, 2026, 1:58 pmThe Delhi High Court on Friday deferred the hearing on a plea filed by former India cricketer and current head coach Gautam Gambhir seeking protection of his personality and publicity...
Bombay high court upholds PMC Bank-amalgamation with Unity Bank
March 20, 2026, 12:44 pmThe HC, in the major ruling that came in a petition challenging the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) scheme, observed the amalgamation was in the best interest of depositors as...
SC to Sebi: Why hold up court-ordered closure of Sandesara fraud case?
March 20, 2026, 11:56 amA bench of Justices J K Maheshwari and A S Chandurkar agreed to hear the complaint of the Sandesara brothers and posted hearing to March 23. It asked why Sebi...
SC quashes copyright case against filmmaker Sujoy Ghosh over his 'Kahaani 2' film
March 20, 2026, 7:10 amA bench of Justices P S Narasimha and Alok Aradhe allowed Ghosh's plea, challenging a Jharkhand High Court's order (dated April 22, 2025), which had refused to quash the proceedings...
Govt not anti-labour, says Centre as SC reserves verdict on definition of 'industry'
March 19, 2026, 5:26 pmThe Constitution bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant would decide on the pleas questioning the correctness of the landmark verdict that broadened the term "industry" in the Industrial Disputes...
Regulators
JP Morgan Chase settles FPI rule violation case with Sebi
March 21, 2026, 4:18 pmThe settlement order came after the bank filed a suo-motu settlement application with Sebi proposing to settle by "neither admitting nor denying the findings of facts and conclusions of law,"...
RBI imposes penalty on HSBC
March 21, 2026, 4:10 pmIn a statement, the Reserve Bank said a statutory inspection for supervisory evaluation of the bank was conducted with reference to its financial position as of March 31, 2025.
SBI receives Rs 6,337 crore tax demand order
March 20, 2026, 2:19 pmState Bank of India on Friday said it has received an income tax demand of Rs 6,337 crore for the assessment year 2023-24 and said it will challenge the order.
CBDT notifies rules for simplified income tax law, to be effective from April 1
March 20, 2026, 2:11 pmThe Income-tax Rules, 2026 will operationalise the simplified direct tax legislation that was approved by Parliament last year and will come into effect from April 1.
Sebi may allow FPIs to settle net value of cash market trades
March 20, 2026, 7:04 amSebi is also likely to review the 'fit and proper' criteria for market intermediaries, such as stockbrokers, people in the know told ET. The review pertains to disqualification norms for...
Editors Desk
India's Arbitration Crisis: Legal Leaders to Address Enforcement Delays at Commercial Dispute Conclave
September 10, 2025, 12:55 pmNew Delhi set to host critical discussions on India's $2.8 trillion economy's dispute resolution challenges, at event hosted by ET LegalWorld
IP Without Commercialization is Redundant: Zameer Nathani on AI Risks, Governance, and the Future of Legal Leadership
July 30, 2025, 7:41 pmIn this exclusive ET LegalWorld conversation, Zameer Nathani, Global General Counsel at DNEG and Harvard AMP alumnus, opens up on shaping IP strategies across industries, the rising legal risks from...
India, US to Resume Trade Talks Despite Tariff Setback: Hope for Deal by Q3
July 30, 2025, 6:12 pmIndia and the U.S. will resume trade talks in August despite Trump’s announcement of a 25% tariff on Indian exports. Officials remain optimistic, stressing the value of a delayed but...
India–UK FTA: A Legally Bold, Strategically Balanced Trade Milestone
July 29, 2025, 4:42 pmIndia and the United Kingdom have signed a landmark Free Trade Agreement, eliminating tariffs on 99% of Indian exports and 90% of UK goods. But beyond trade flows, the deal...
India’s Legal Moment: From Global Litigation Wars to Local Justice Battles
July 29, 2025, 2:23 amBetween July 21–26, India saw decisive legal action: trade laws passed, RBI rewired its compliance regime, and regulators cracked down on errant players. But two interviews define the moment best—John...
International
UK to examine labelling AI content among wider copyright reforms
March 19, 2026, 4:49 pmThe next phase of the government's work on copyright and AI would also look at the harms posed by digital replicas without consent, ways for creators to control their work...
US lawmakers seek H-1B visa fee relief for doctors
March 19, 2026, 5:41 amA bipartisan group of US lawmakers has introduced legislation to exempt doctors and healthcare workers from a proposed $100,000 H-1B visa fee, warning that the cost could deepen workforce shortages...
US sued by food stamp recipients over restrictions on sugary drinks, candy
March 13, 2026, 12:37 pmThe plaintiffs - who live in Colorado, Iowa, Nebraska, Tennessee and West Virginia - said they or family members rely on the restricted foods to manage health conditions such as...
Italian prosecutors seek trial for Amazon, four execs over alleged $1.4 billion tax evasion
March 12, 2026, 8:33 pmThe move is unprecedented for a case of this kind in Italy, as Amazon agreed in December to pay 527 million euros, including interest, to Italy's Revenue Agency to settle...
Antrix-Devas case setback: Dutch SC upholds $111 million award
March 11, 2026, 7:43 pmIn 2022, the Delhi HC set aside the ICC tribunal's $562.5 m award of 2015, ruling that the 2005-era Antrix-Devas contract was fraudulent and violated India's "public policy." In January...
Opinions
Expert Take: The future of Infrastructure Arbitration in India: Balancing reforms and policy shifts
March 18, 2026, 5:02 amThis write-up highlights the nature of disputes that are prone to arise in large construction and infrastructure projects, the outlook of the Indian Courts towards resolution of these disputes through...
Expert Take: Bankability of Spectrum during Insolvency Process: Why the Supreme Court’s Ruling Will Have a Significant Bearing on Project Financing
February 25, 2026, 11:27 amThe Supreme Court ruled that telecom spectrum, though an asset on books, cannot be subjected to IBC 2016. This sovereign resource is a conditional right, not outright ownership. This article...
Expert Take: Time to arrest ‘Digital Arrests’
February 12, 2026, 11:05 amIndia is grappling with rising 'digital arrests' where scammers impersonate authorities to extort money. While the Supreme Court's intervention provides much-needed impetus, there still exists a need to close the...
Expert Take: From Algorithm to Accountability: Critically Analysing CCI’s Market Study of Artificial Intelligence
February 5, 2026, 9:07 amIndia gears up for the "India AI Impact Summit 2026" as the Competition Commission of India (CCI) releases its first report on AI's competition concerns. The CCI proposes a self-audit...
Expert Take: India’s Labour Codes: Progress or Precarity?
February 4, 2026, 7:40 amIndia's new Labour Codes aim to modernise employment laws, consolidating over 29 federal and 120 state laws. Key changes include a higher threshold for layoffs, recognition of fixed-term employment, and...