PP & Associates Blog – Legal Insights & Updates
Welcome to the official blog of PP & Associates, recognized as one of the best law firms in Kolkata. Here, we share expert insights, legal updates, case studies, and practical advice across diverse areas of law. Whether you’re a business owner, professional, or individual facing a legal challenge, our blog keeps you informed about the laws that matter most to you.
Supreme Court Orders Review of Toll Plazas at Delhi Borders to Reduce Air Pollution
Published by PP & Associates Supreme Court Asks NHAI & MCD to Consider Shifting or Closing 9 Toll Plazas at Delhi Borders to Tackle Air Pollution Introduction Delhi’s worsening air quality has once again drawn the attention of the Supreme Court of India. Amid...
Supreme Court on SIR: Court Says Special Intensive Revision Cannot Be an Annual Exercise
Published by PP & Associates Supreme Court Observes: “SIR Is Not an Annual Feature” — A Closer Look at the Ongoing Electoral Roll Revision Case The Supreme Court of India recently made significant remarks during the hearing of petitions challenging the Special...
Supreme Court Grants Bail to Assam Professor in Social Media Case
Published by PP & Associates Supreme Court Grants Bail to Assam Professor Accused of Posting Objectionable Social Media Content In a notable development, the Supreme Court of India has granted bail to an Assam-based college professor who was arrested for allegedly...
Supreme Court: No Extra Verification for Stamp Duty Relief to Cooperative Societies
Published by PP & Associates Stamp Duty Relief for Cooperative Societies: Supreme Court Rejects Extra Verification Requirement Introduction In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has clarified that cooperative societies cannot be burdened with...
Centre Withdraws Mandatory Sanchar Saathi App Order
Published by PP & Associates Centre Withdraws Mandatory Sanchar Saathi Pre-Installation Order: What It Means for Smartphone Users Introduction In a significant policy reversal, the Government of India has withdrawn its directive that required all smartphone...
Supreme Court Upholds Penalty on Reliance Industries for Delayed Disclosure of Jio–Facebook Deal
Published by PP & Associates Supreme Court Upholds Penalty on Reliance Industries for Delayed Disclosure of Jio–Facebook Deal: A Compliance Reminder for Listed Companies The Supreme Court of India has dismissed the appeal filed by Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL)...
Supreme Court Clarifies Jurisdiction for Cheque Dishonour Cases | File Complaints at Payee’s Home Branch
Published by PP & Associates Supreme Court Clarifies Jurisdiction for Cheque Dishonour Cases: Complaints Must Be Filed at Payee’s Home Branch The Supreme Court of India has recently delivered a significant ruling that reshapes how cheque-dishonour cases under...
Supreme Court Bars Black-and-White Photos in Petitions
Published by PP & Associates Supreme Court Directs: No More Black-and-White Photographs in Petitions The Supreme Court of India has issued a significant procedural directive: petitions filed with black-and-white photographs will no longer be cleared by the...
Supreme Court: Landowners Cannot Claim Statutory Benefits After Compensation Settlement
Published by PP & Associates Landowners Who Agree to Compensation Settlement Cannot Later Claim Statutory Benefits — Supreme Court Ruling Explained The Supreme Court of India has recently delivered an important ruling that clarifies the rights of landowners who...
Delhi High Court Demands Update on 2020 Delhi Riots Probe: SIT Calls & FIRs Against Politicians
Delhi High Court Seeks Status Update on 2020 Delhi Riots Probe: SIT Demand & FIRs Against Politicians By PP & Associates Introduction In an important development, the Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Police to file a detailed status report on the...
Supreme Court Orders Stray Dog Removal from Schools & Hospitals
Supreme Court Calls for Stricter Measures to Address Rising Dog-Bite Incidents: What Institutions Must Do Now By PP & Associates India has seen a worrying rise in dog-bite cases over the past few years, prompting the Supreme Court to step in with strong directions...
Supreme Court Says Motor Accident Claims Cannot Be Time-Barred
No Motor Accident Claim Should Be Dismissed as Time-Barred: Supreme Court’s Important Interim Order PP & Associates Introduction In a major relief for road accident victims, the Supreme Court of India has clarified through an interim order that no claim petition...
Supreme Court Declines Urgent Hearing on Delhi-NCR Air Pollution
By PP & Associates Delhi-NCR Air Pollution: Supreme Court Declines Urgent Hearing — Impact, Concerns & What Comes Next Introduction Delhi-NCR continues to suffer from severe air pollution, with air quality touching hazardous levels during the winter months. As...
Supreme Court: Private Bus Operators Cannot Ply on Interstate Routes Overlapping with Notified State Transport Routes
By PP & Associates Introduction In a key verdict protecting public transport rights, the Supreme Court of India has clarified that private bus operators are not allowed to operate on inter-state routes overlapping with routes reserved for State Transport...
Supreme Court Takes Strong Stand Against Threat with Firearm During Court-Commission Visit
By PP & Associates In a landmark ruling by the Supreme Court of India (SC), a man was ordered to surrender to jail authorities after frightening a court-appointed woman counsel with a firearm during a court-commissioned visit. The decision emphasises the...
Judicial officers with 7 years of combined experience on the date of application are eligible for direct recruitment as district judges, according to the Supreme Court.
By PP & Associates Introduction In India, there has been a constitutional movement in terms of judicial recruitment. In a significant case, the Supreme Court ruled that judicial officers with a combined seven years of experience—as lawyers and judicial officers—as...
Why PP & Associates is the Best Law Firm in Kolkata
When it comes to choosing the right legal partner, expertise, trust, and results matter the most. At PP & Associates, we take pride in being recognized as one of the best law firms in Kolkata, providing comprehensive legal services that cater to individuals,...
Service Agreement vs. Master Service Agreement (MSA) – A Strategic Business Choice
By PP & Associates The Contractual Choice That Shapes Business Futures: Service Agreement or MSA? Under the Indian Contract Act, 1872, every contract carries weight, but not all contracts serve the same purpose. Businesses in India often find themselves confused...
Lock the Safe, Not the Employee: Delhi High Court on Non-Compete Clauses
“Lock the Safe, Not the Employee”: Delhi High Court Reaffirms That Non-Compete Clauses Are Void Post-Employment. By PP & Associates In the recent decision of the Delhi High Court in Varun Tyagi v. Daffodil Software Pvt. Ltd., 2025 SCC OnLine Del 4589, the Court...
The Legal Architecture of Startups: Contracts and Documentation Every Founder Must Know:
By PP & Associates In India’s rapidly evolving startup ecosystem, much attention is given to funding rounds, valuations, and scale. Yet, beneath the headlines, it is often the absence of legal structuring and documentation that derails even the most promising...