Tobacco-Free Hookah Is Permissible in Restaurants as Long as It Complies with COTPA: Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court clarified that serving hookah in restaurants is lawful if it is completely tobacco-free and adheres to all provisions under the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA), reaffirming its earlier 2019 judgment.

Is Offering a Bribe Punishable Even If Public Officials Refuse Under PC Act? Supreme Court Explains

While a 2018 amendment to the PCA clearly criminalized offering bribes, courts have interpreted its application differently for cases prior to the amendment. NEW DELHI: In a notable case that could affect corruption cases filed before 2018, the Supreme Court of India will decide whether offering a bribe is punishable under the Prevention of Corruption […]