Lex Insight: Breaking Down Legal Updates & Notifications

 Rate of duty on exports of diesel will be Rs. 23 per litre (SAED - Rs. 23; RIC - Nil); and Rs. 33 per litre (SAED only) on exports of ATF; Nil duty on exports of petrol No change in existing excise duty rates on petrol and diesel for domestic consumption Export levies [Special Additional Excise Duty (SAED)/Road and Infrastructure Cess (RIC)] on the exports of petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) were introduced with effect from 27th March, 2026 so as to ensure domestic availability of petroleum products by disincentivising exports in the backdrop of the West Asia crises. The rates are being revised on a fortnightly basis and the last such revision was undertaken with effect from 11th April 2026. The rates are prescribed based on the average international prices of crude oil, petrol, diesel and ATF prevailing during the period since the last review. The rates for the next fortnight beginning 1st May, 2026 have been notified by the Central Government today. Consequently, t...

Date : 22.07.2025 Title :  The Electronic Evidence and Video Conferencing Rules, 2025 Notification No : 36/Rules/DHC On 04th July 2025 the High Court of Delhi has made a rule for the Electronic Evidence and Video Conferencing Rules, 2025 Chapter II General Principles-1 Rule 4 Implementation of Video Conferencing under BNSS provisions 4.1 Electronic Hearings (BNSS Section 530) All trials, inquiries, and proceedings may be conducted by use of electronic communication or use of audio-video electronic means, including: Examination of complainants and witnesses Collection and preservation of evidence Recording of evidence Appellate and other judicial proceedings 4.2. Appearance via Video Conferencing (BNSS Sections 154, 355) Persons required to appear before the court may do so via video conferencing, including cases where the accused is absent. 4.3. Accused in Judicial Custody (BNSS Section 187) Accused persons may be presented before the court via video conferencing, except for t...