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Appointments & Transfers News

President appoints Justice Senthilkumar and Justice G. Arul Murugan as Permanent Judges of Madras High Court
The Supreme Court Collegium on 15-9-2025, recommended the appointment of the afore-stated Judges as Permanent Judges.

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Published on September 24, 2025September 24, 2025By Sucheta
Events/Webinars News

5th Edition of Uzbek Arbitration Week (UzAW 2025) | Prof. Mohamed Abdel Wahab Explores Uzbekistan’s Potential as a Preferred Seat for International Arbitration
Day 1 of the 5th edition of the Uzbek Arbitration Week commenced with insightful keynote address by Prof. Mohamed Abdel Wahab on making Uzbekistan a preferred hub for international arbitration.

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Published on September 23, 2025September 25, 2025By Sonali Ahuja
Events/Webinars News

Enforceability of Awards, 2025 SIAC Rules, Arbitration Amidst Global Challenges: Key insights from Day 1 of DAW 2025
A crisp, comprehensive report of the awaited Day 1 of the Delhi Arbitration Weekend 2025, where the discussions traversed various key topics such as the Anatomy of an Enforceable Award, 2025 SIAC Rules, and Arbitration Amidst Global Challenges and Change.

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Published on September 19, 2025September 19, 2025By Sonali Ahuja
Case Briefs Supreme Court

Supreme Court issues directives on diverse aspects to ensure improved conditions in Beggars’ Homes across the country; Directs strict compliance
“Beggars’ homes cannot be conceived as quasi-penal facilities. Their role must be restorative, not retributive — places of recovery, skill-building, and reintegration into society”.

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Published on September 17, 2025September 18, 2025By Sucheta
Case Briefs Supreme Court

Supreme Court upholds Kerala HC Verdict: Political Parties are not workplace and not liable to constitute Internal Complaints Committee under POSH Act
Supreme Court upheld the Kerala HC decision that political parties are not legally obligated to establish an Internal Complaints Committee under the POSH Act, because there is no employer-employee relationship among the members of political parties, and they do not meet the criteria of a “workplace” as defined under the Act.

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Published on September 17, 2025September 20, 2025By Apoorva

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Case Briefs

Who must submit the Section 65B Evidence Act certificate? Rajasthan HC reiterates requirements

In the case at hand, the video was recorded in someone’s device and transferred to the device of the respondent who had submitted the certificate.

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Published on September 26, 2025September 26, 2025By Editor

Case Briefs

Xerox copy of lost cheque admissible as secondary evidence under S. 65 Evidence Act if original was verified: Madras High Court

“If the original document is lost or destroyed, detained by the opponent, or third person, who does not produce it before the Court or physically irrecoverable, the secondary evidence is admissible”.

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Published on September 26, 2025September 26, 2025By Editor

Law School News

Call for Registration | NLIU Bhopal — Singhania & Partners LLP hosting National Client Counselling Competition, 2025

The National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal, in collaboration with Singhania & Partners LLP, is set to host the 7th NLIU—Singhania & Partners National Client Counselling Competition 2025 from 3rd—5th October. Known as one of India’s most prestigious client counselling competitions, the event will bring together top law schools to showcase legal skills and client-centric advocacy.

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Published on September 26, 2025September 26, 2025By Editor

Legislation Updates

11 States Raise ₹25,000 Crore via RBI Securities Auction

RBI’s auction of State Government Securities presented a strong investment opportunity, with eleven states raising ₹25,000 crore to support long-term development, infrastructure, and fiscal needs.

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Published on September 26, 2025September 26, 2025By Shubhi

Case Briefs

Children can be evicted from senior citizen’s property in case of breach of obligation to maintain; SC reiterates

“Maintenance and Welfare of Senior Citizens Act, 2007 was enacted to address the plight of older persons, for their care and protection. Being a welfare legislation, its provisions must be construed liberally.”

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Published on September 26, 2025September 26, 2025By Sucheta

Case Briefs

‘Litigant cannot be made to suffer on account of lapses of Advocate’s office’; Bombay HC condones 75-day delay in filing written statement

The Court opined that the applicants, upon finding out the lapse by the advocate’s office in filing the written statement, were vigilant enough to contact the Advocate themselves.

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Published on September 26, 2025September 25, 2025By Editor

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Experts Corner

Online Gaming Regulation India

Beyond the Ban: Rethinking Online Gaming Regulation in India

Published on September 25, 2025September 25, 2025By Editor

Clubbing of Units under labour laws

Clubbing of Units under Labour Laws and Judicial Trends

Published on September 24, 2025September 24, 2025By Editor

Hague Service Convention India

Serving Justice, Delayed in Transit: India and the Hague Service Convention

Published on September 20, 2025September 20, 2025By Editor

Consent in Arbitration Agreement

“Consent” in Arbitration Agreement — Substance Prevails Over Form: Crystallisation of Indian Jurisprudence

Published on September 18, 2025September 24, 2025By Editor

Limited Liability for OPCs in India

Limited Liability for OPCs in India: Insights from the Endemol Case

Published on September 17, 2025September 17, 2025By Editor

ITC accumulation GST

New Rates, Old Woes: Piled Up ITC After GST Rate Cuts

Published on September 16, 2025September 16, 2025By Editor

Case Analyses

Supreme Court

eviction of children from senior citizen's property

Children can be evicted from senior citizen’s property in case of breach of obligation to maintain; SC reiterates

Published on September 26, 2025September 26, 2025By Sucheta

exercise caution in considering matrimonial cases

Supreme Court emphasises on caution and consideration of pragmatic realities by courts while dealing with matrimonial cases

Published on September 25, 2025September 25, 2025By Sucheta

advocate suspension

Supreme Court upholds Advocate’s 3-year suspension for misconduct; Bars License renewal without its nod

Published on September 25, 2025September 25, 2025By Apoorva

recall of child victim

“Legal process cannot be misused to re-traumatise child abuse survivors”: SC rejects POCSO convict’s plea to recall 11-year-old niece for cross-examination

Published on September 25, 2025September 25, 2025By Apoorva

High Courts

Section 65-B certificate

Who must submit the Section 65B Evidence Act certificate? Rajasthan HC reiterates requirements

Published on September 26, 2025September 26, 2025By Editor

Xerox copy of lost cheque admissible as secondary evidence

Xerox copy of lost cheque admissible as secondary evidence under S. 65 Evidence Act if original was verified: Madras High Court

Published on September 26, 2025September 26, 2025By Editor

lapse on part of advocate

‘Litigant cannot be made to suffer on account of lapses of Advocate’s office’; Bombay HC condones 75-day delay in filing written statement

Published on September 26, 2025September 25, 2025By Editor

daily wage workers' service as casual

‘Calling daily wage workers’ service as ‘casual’ is morally unjust’: Punjab and Haryana High Court allows plea for regularization

Published on September 25, 2025September 25, 2025By Editor

More from Courts

service tax cannot be confirmed without evidence

‘Mechanical reliance on income tax data impermissible’: CESTAT sets aside service tax demand confirmed without corroborative evidence

Published on September 25, 2025September 25, 2025By Bharti

separate GST registration for FTWZ operations

Separate GST registration not required under S. 22 CGST Act for Free Trade Warehousing Zone operations: Tamil Nadu AAR

Published on September 24, 2025September 24, 2025By Editor

abuse of dominance

CCI dismisses abuse of dominance case against GMR Hyderabad Airport Ltd; cites operational constraints for non-renewal of license

Published on September 24, 2025September 24, 2025By Sanket

damages for dispute settlement not declared service

Damages received for dispute settlement of agreement to sell, not taxable as ‘declared service’ under S. 66-E(e) of Finance Act, 1994: CESTAT

Published on September 23, 2025September 23, 2025By Bharti

Interviews

Advocacy

In conversation with Advocate Talha Rahman on his book In Chambers and Beyond

Published on September 22, 2025September 22, 2025By Editor

Intersection of Law

In Conversation with Diya M. Kumar: Building a Career at the Intersection of Law, Fashion, and Luxury

Published on September 15, 2025September 20, 2025By Editor

Dr Shameek Sen

Democratic Ideas, Not Just Institutions: Dr Shameek Sen on India’s Constitutional Future

Published on July 30, 2025July 30, 2025By Editor

Dr. A.K. Maurya

Legal Wisdom and Academic Rigor: Dr. A.K. Maurya on Law and Society

Published on July 28, 2025July 28, 2025By Editor

Senior Advocate Manish Kumar Jha

In conversation with Senior Advocate Manish Kumar Jha: Insights on developments in the legal field and how to navigate through them

Published on July 20, 2025July 20, 2025By Editor

Mahua Roy Chowdhury

Bridging Law and Technology: A Legacy Forged by Mahua Roy Chowdhury

Published on July 17, 2025July 17, 2025By Editor

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Op. Ed.

Light Pollution

Artificial Light at Night Impacting Nocturnal Species: A Dimension of Light Pollution

Published on September 26, 2025September 25, 2025By Editor

Director Disqualification

Disqualification Deferred: How M.K. Rajagopalan Dilutes Section 164(2)(b)

Published on September 25, 2025September 25, 2025By Editor

Joint Fiduciaries

Joint Fiduciaries under the DPDPA: The Invisible Risk in India’s Financial Data Ecosystems

Published on September 24, 2025September 24, 2025By Editor

Labour Compliance in M&A

Labour Compliance in M&A: The Missing Piece in Due Diligence

Published on September 23, 2025September 25, 2025By Editor

Secured Creditors Remedy under SARFAESI Act

Remedy for Secured Creditors Aggrieved by Actions under Section 13(4) of the SARFAESI Act: Where does it Lie?

Published on September 23, 2025September 22, 2025By Editor

SEBI ESG Circular 2025

Navigating SEBI’s 2025 ESG Circular: An Independent Director’s Lens on Sustainability, Transparency, and Regulatory Coherence

Published on September 22, 2025September 22, 2025By Editor

News

2 Permanent Judges of Madras HC

President appoints Justice Senthilkumar and Justice G. Arul Murugan as Permanent Judges of Madras High Court

Published on September 24, 2025September 24, 2025By Sucheta

DAW 2025

Fireside Chat during DAW 2025 | Leading Arbitration Experts Discuss India’s Evolving Dispute Resolution Landscape

Published on September 24, 2025September 24, 2025By Apoorva

UzAW 2025

Uzbekistan Arbitration Week 2025 | Flagship Conference session on Dos and Don’ts in International Arbitral Proceedings: Counsel Perspective

Published on September 24, 2025September 24, 2025By Apoorva

Yes Bank stake sale

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. advises Carlyle on sale of its stake in Yes Bank to Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation

Published on September 24, 2025September 24, 2025By Editor

UzAW 2025

“Uzbekistan a neutral and sophisticated arbitration hub”: Prof. Dr. Islambek Rustambekov speaks at UzAW 2025

Published on September 24, 2025September 24, 2025By Sonali Ahuja

UzAW

5th Edition of Uzbek Arbitration Week (UzAW 2025) | Prof. Mohamed Abdel Wahab Explores Uzbekistan’s Potential as a Preferred Seat for International Arbitration

Published on September 23, 2025September 25, 2025By Sonali Ahuja

Manipal Hospitals NCD issuance

Khaitan & Co. advises leading Global Investors on Manipal Hospitals’ ₹5,310 Crore NCD issuance for Sahyadri Hospitals Acquisition

Published on September 23, 2025September 23, 2025By Editor

DAW 2025

Drawing the curtain on 3rd Edition of Delhi Arbitration Weekend: Key insights from Day 3 of DAW 2025

Published on September 22, 2025September 23, 2025By Sonali Ahuja

Legislation Updates

11 States Raise ₹25,000 Crore via RBI Securities Auction

Published on September 26, 2025September 26, 2025By Shubhi

Cabinet Clears Massive Boost in MBBS and PG Seats Nationwide

Published on September 25, 2025September 25, 2025By Shubhi

Are you a H-1B Visa Aspirant? Know the Impositions and Implications of $100,000 US Visa Application Fee

Published on September 22, 2025September 22, 2025By Shubhi

Nominee to Legal Heir Made Easy: SEBI’s New Framework for Seamless Securities Transmission

Published on September 22, 2025September 22, 2025By Shubhi

IFSCA (Payments Regulatory Board) Regulations, 2024: New Framework for Payment Oversight

Published on September 19, 2025September 19, 2025By Kriti

GST Overhaul: Revised IGST and UTGST Rate Structure

Published on September 18, 2025September 18, 2025By Shubhi

Law School News

NLIU Singhania & Partners National Client Counselling Competition 2025

Call for Registration | NLIU Bhopal — Singhania & Partners LLP hosting National Client Counselling Competition, 2025

Published on September 26, 2025September 26, 2025By Editor

Checkmate National Moot Court Competition 2025

Army Institute of Law | Checkmate National Moot Court Competition, 2025

Published on September 25, 2025September 25, 2025By Editor

NUALS Moot 2025 Registration

Call for Registration | The NUALS Moot 2nd Edition | Register by September 30th

Published on September 25, 2025September 25, 2025By Editor

Supreme Court Judicial Clerkship Lecture NLIU Bhopal

Lecture | NLIU Bhopal CCJC Lecture on “Analysing Alternative Law Careers: Devolving into Supreme Court Judicial Clerkship”

Published on September 25, 2025September 25, 2025By Editor

NUJS IPTLS Blog Submissions 2025

Call for Blogs | WBNUJS, Kolkata opens submissions for the NUJS Intellectual Property and Technology Laws Society (NUJS IPTLS’) Blog

Published on September 25, 2025September 25, 2025By Editor

RGNUL Negotiation Competition 2025

5th RGNUL Negotiation Competition, 2025

Published on September 24, 2025September 24, 2025By Editor

Justice U.U. Lalit BITS Law School

Former Chief Justice of India U.U. Lalit Joins BITS Law School as Honorary Professor of Law

Published on September 24, 2025September 24, 2025By Editor

HPNLU Foundation Day Disability Awareness

HPNLU Foundation Day Celebrations | Cinematic Evening on Disability Awareness

Published on September 24, 2025September 24, 2025By Editor

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Published on September 9, 2025September 9, 2025By Editor

Law Made Easy | Episode 2: Passport 2.0 – How the E-Passport is Changing Travel Forever

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Law Made Easy | Episode 1: Why Your UPI App Feels Different After August 1: NPCI’s New Legal Rules Made Simple

Published on August 22, 2025August 22, 2025By Editor

Book Release of Corporate Insolvency: The Road to Viksit Bharat – Law, Policy and Practice

Published on July 18, 2025July 18, 2025By Editor

maintenance to second wife

Section 125 CrPC: Can the second wife be entitled to maintenance from her husband?

Published on February 10, 2024February 14, 2024By Ridhi

bail in false pretext of marriage

Delhi HC granted bail to a man accused of raping woman he met on dating app on pretext of marriage

Published on February 5, 2024February 6, 2024By Ridhi

right to procreate of convict

Do convicts have a fundamental right to procreate? Watch to know what Delhi High Court recently held

Published on February 4, 2024February 6, 2024By Ridhi

Criminology, Penology and Victimology book release

Book release of 8th edition of “Criminology, Penology and Victimology” revised by Sanjay Vashishtha

Published on January 30, 2024February 6, 2024By Ridhi

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