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Gokulraj Murder Case: Madras High Court upholds Conviction
In 2015, a young Dalit Engineering student was abducted, and his head was severed for allegedly having a relationship with an upper caste woman.

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Published on June 2, 2023June 2, 2023By Editor_4
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Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice Manoj Misra
Justice Manoj Misra is the sitting judge of the Supreme Court of India. He was elevated to the Supreme Court in February 2023 and has formerly served as a Judge in the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad.

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Published on June 2, 2023June 2, 2023By Ritu
Legal RoundUp Supreme Court Roundups

Supreme Court May 2023| Maharashtra political crisis, Delhi versus Centre, Irretrievable Breakdown of Marriage; Senior Designation, Sexual Harassment at workplace, and more
May 2023 was quite an eventful month, as the Supreme Court of India, in only 14 working days, delivered more than 100 judgments, including 4 important Constitution Bench matters and also concluded the hearing in the momentous Marriage Equality matter. While 2 judges retired and 2 joined the Bench, 3 judges due to officially retire during summer vacation, also sat in bench for the last time.

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Published on June 2, 2023June 2, 2023By Prachi Bhardwaj
Case Briefs Supreme Court

Confusing facts; unanswered issues: SC asks Allahabad HC to decide long drawn land dispute between State and Private parties within a year
The saga of twists and turns in facts of the matter starting with a lease deed, revenue entries, compensation, expunction orders, and what not? The series of developments over the past 100 years of suit land even cautioned the Supreme Court from deciding the matter casually.

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Published on June 1, 2023June 1, 2023By Ridhi
Know thy Judge

Know Thy Newly Appointed Supreme Court Judge: Justice K.V. Viswanathan
On 19-05-2023, Justice K.V. Viswanathan became one of the few lawyers, who were elevated directly from the Bar to the Judgeship of the Supreme Court of India. With Justice Viswanathan’s elevation, the Collegium hopes to enhance the representation of the Bar in the Supreme Court.

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Published on June 1, 2023June 1, 2023By Sucheta

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2023 SCC Vol. 5 Part 1

Constitution of India — Arts. 15(6) and 16(6) — Economic Disabilities or Economic Backwardness Criterion: Economic disabilities or economic backwardness, held (per

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Published on June 5, 2023June 3, 2023By Bhumika Indulia

OP. ED.

Solving a Paradox: Grant of Pre-Arrest Bail to an Arrestee

by Shubham Priyadarshi†

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Published on June 4, 2023June 3, 2023By Editor_4

News

Law Commission recommends not to change Law on Adverse Possession

Law on adverse possession in its current form ensures that there is always an owner to contentious land. This is precisely the reason why the law validates the claim of adverse possession made by the squatter only when the owner can be shown to have lost effective authority.

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Published on June 3, 2023June 3, 2023By Kriti

Legislation Updates

MCA notifies Companies (Accounts) Second Amendment Rules, 2023; Form CSR-2 to be submitted separately for FY 2022-2023

On 2-6-2023, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (‘MCA’) notified the Companies (Accounts) Second Amendment Rules, 2023 to amend the Companies (Accounts) Rules,

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Published on June 3, 2023June 3, 2023By Kriti

Case Briefs

Man refuses to marry woman after having sexual relations due to her Mangal dosh; Allahabad High Court directs examination of her Kundali

Allahabad High Court directed the Head of Astrology Department, Lucknow University to submit the report in a sealed cover within three weeks.

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Published on June 3, 2023June 3, 2023By Apoorva

News

ONGC organises Interactive Legal Workshop on “Mediation & Conciliation as ADR: PSUs Perspective”

Corporate Legal Services team of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (‘ONGC’) organised a legal workshop on “Mediation & Conciliation as ADR: PSUs

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Published on June 3, 2023June 3, 2023By Apoorva

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Experts Corner

heinz india verdict

Heinz India Verdict – The Subtleties Segregating Medicaments and Cosmetics

Published on June 2, 2023June 2, 2023By Bhumika Indulia

enforceability of arbitral award

The Conundrum Surrounding the Unilateral Appointment of Arbitrators and its Implications on the Enforceability of Arbitral Awards – An Analysis

Published on June 2, 2023June 2, 2023By Bhumika Indulia

eco sensitive zone

Mining in Eco-Sensitive Zone is Prohibited even if its Boundaries Extend Beyond one Kilometre: Supreme Court clarifies

Published on June 1, 2023June 1, 2023By Bhumika Indulia

round-tripping dilemma

Changes in India’s Overseas Investment Framework: Addressing the Round-Tripping Dilemma

Published on May 26, 2023May 26, 2023By Bhumika Indulia

tussle for control of services

Tussle for Control of “Services” – Ultimate Saga of Never-Ending Battle of Federalism Between Union and GNCTD

Published on May 22, 2023May 22, 2023By Bhumika Indulia

difference between tax and fee under taxation law

Tax versus Fee: Are they Mutually Exclusive? Not always!

Published on May 19, 2023May 19, 2023By Bhumika Indulia

Case Analyses

Supreme Court

land dispute

Confusing facts; unanswered issues: SC asks Allahabad HC to decide long drawn land dispute between State and Private parties within a year

Published on June 1, 2023June 1, 2023By Ridhi

caste based insult

Does ‘Caste based insult’ include calling person belonging to Scheduled Caste or Tribe “Bewakoof”, “Murkh”, “Chor”? Supreme Court answers

Published on May 30, 2023May 30, 2023By Prachi Bhardwaj

mumbai e-bus tender

[Mumbai E-Bus Tender] SC rejects TATA Motor’s plea; allows BEST to accept EVEY Trans Tender

Published on May 27, 2023May 29, 2023By Editor_4

satyendar jain news

Supreme Court | Interim bail to AAP leader Satyendar Jain for 6 weeks on medical grounds

Published on May 26, 2023June 1, 2023By Ridhi

High Courts

allahabad high court

Man refuses to marry woman after having sexual relations due to her Mangal dosh; Allahabad High Court directs examination of her Kundali

Published on June 3, 2023June 3, 2023By Apoorva

jammu and kashmir and ladakh high court

J&K and Ladakh HC directs authorities to submit an updated compliance report vis-à-vis ensuring welfare of transgenders in the Union Territory

Published on June 3, 2023June 3, 2023By Sucheta

allahabad high court

Explained| Allahabad High Court verdict on Gyanvapi Mosque case

Published on June 3, 2023June 3, 2023By Apoorva

kerala high court

LIC not liable for false information on insurance application filled by agent: Kerala High Court

Published on June 3, 2023June 3, 2023By Ridhi

More from Courts

national company law appellate tribunal

NCLAT modifies Rs Ten Lakh cost for being highly excessive

Published on May 31, 2023May 31, 2023By Ritu

national company law appellate tribunal

No benefit to Corporate Debtor, if Criminal Proceedings were initiated after receipt of Demand Notice: NCLAT upholds NCLT’s order

Published on May 31, 2023May 31, 2023By Ritu

Rohini District Court

“Facts and Circumstances of the case raise ‘serious suspicion’ about commission of offence”; Rohini Court takes cognizance of murder case

Published on May 29, 2023May 29, 2023By Ridhi

national company law appellate tribunal

Once a document admitted as evidence cannot be objected at a later stage: NCLAT

Published on May 29, 2023May 29, 2023By Ritu

Interviews

advocate abhinay sharma

In conversation with Adv. Abhinay Sharma, founder of ASL Partners, on their 11 years into litigation.

Published on May 30, 2023May 30, 2023By Bhumika Indulia

vaneet kaur sokhi

“It all starts from a healthy thought and strategy within our minds” says Vaneet Kaur Sokhi on clearing Haryana Judicial Services Examination

Published on May 27, 2023May 27, 2023By Bhumika Indulia

vidya ann jacob

In Conversation with Vidya Ann Jacob, Fulbright-Kalam Climate Fellow

Published on May 23, 2023May 23, 2023By Bhumika Indulia

meghmala mukherjee

Meghmala Mukherjee talks about importance of Masters degree from a Reputed University

Published on April 29, 2023April 29, 2023By Bhumika Indulia

ranjana adhikari

In conversation with Ranjana Adhikari, Partner (TMT), IndusLaw on her journey, leadership, and more

Published on April 19, 2023April 20, 2023By Bhumika Indulia

v.c. mathews

In conversation with V.C. Mathews, Group Head, Fox Mandal on his passion towards IP Rights

Published on April 15, 2023April 15, 2023By Bhumika Indulia

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Op. Ed.

solving a paradox

Solving a Paradox: Grant of Pre-Arrest Bail to an Arrestee

Published on June 4, 2023June 3, 2023By Editor_4

vidarbha

An Advocate “for” Vidarbha

Published on June 2, 2023June 1, 2023By Editor_4

romeo juliet

Critique on the Prohibition of Child Marriage (Amendment) Bill, 2021 in the Light of “Romeo-Juliet” Clause under POCSO Act and Impact of the Bill on Infant Mortality Rate and Maternal Mortality Rate in India

Published on June 1, 2023May 31, 2023By Editor_4

group of companies

Tangling the Non-Signatories without “Consent”: Rethinking the “Group of Companies” Doctrine

Published on May 31, 2023May 31, 2023By Editor_4

disclosure framework

Analysing SEBI’s Proposals to the Disclosure Framework

Published on May 29, 2023May 29, 2023By Editor_4

layering of companies

Restriction on Layering of Companies: Should We Go Back to the Drawing Board?

Published on May 27, 2023May 27, 2023By Editor_4

News

law commission of india

Law Commission recommends not to change Law on Adverse Possession

Published on June 3, 2023June 3, 2023By Kriti

legal workshop on mediation & conciliation

ONGC organises Interactive Legal Workshop on “Mediation & Conciliation as ADR: PSUs Perspective”

Published on June 3, 2023June 3, 2023By Apoorva

jsw infrastructure limited

Khaitan & Co. acts as Legal Counsel to JSW Infrastructure Limited as to Indian Law in relation to the draft red herring prospectus

Published on June 3, 2023June 3, 2023By Bhumika Indulia

madras high court

Gokulraj Murder Case: Madras High Court upholds Conviction

Published on June 2, 2023June 2, 2023By Editor_4

law commission of india

Law Commission recommends retaining of Sedition Law in IPC with increased punishment

Published on June 2, 2023June 2, 2023By Kriti

arun c mohan

Arun C Mohan joins Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. as an ‘Of Counsel’ in the Firm’s Dispute Resolution Practice in Chennai

Published on June 2, 2023June 2, 2023By Bhumika Indulia

siemens limited

Khaitan & Co advises Siemens Limited in relation to acquisition of the Electric Vehicle (EV) division of Mass-Tech Controls Private Limited

Published on May 30, 2023May 30, 2023By Bhumika Indulia

Bombay High Court

President appoints Justice Nitin Jamdar as Acting Chief Justice of Bombay High Court

Published on May 30, 2023May 30, 2023By Bhumika Indulia

Legislation Updates

MCA notifies Companies (Accounts) Second Amendment Rules, 2023; Form CSR-2 to be submitted separately for FY 2022-2023

Published on June 3, 2023June 3, 2023By Kriti

Law Commission recommends retaining of Sedition Law in IPC with increased punishment

Published on June 2, 2023June 2, 2023By Kriti

CBDT notifies e-Appeals Scheme 2023 to streamline TDS and TCS appeals

Published on June 1, 2023June 1, 2023By Kriti

Authorized Person to carry Human Organ/Tissue for the purpose of Transplantation in Metro Railway

Published on June 1, 2023June 1, 2023By Kriti

DGFT mandates obtaining of Certificate of Analysis for Export of Cough Syrup

Published on May 31, 2023May 31, 2023By Kriti

Govt will be minting Rs. 75 Coins on the Occasion of Inauguration of New Parliament Building

Published on May 26, 2023May 26, 2023By Kriti

Law School News

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Call For Papers| Journal Climate Law, published by Brill/Nijhoff | Climate Change Law in India [ Submit Abstract by 30 September 2023]

Published on June 2, 2023June 2, 2023By Bhumika Indulia

HNLU

HNLU receives the Intellectual Property Chair of the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (CIPAM) of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry

Published on May 29, 2023May 29, 2023By Bhumika Indulia

intellectual property rights

Call for Papers | Two days E-International Seminar on Contemporary Issues in Intellectual Property Rights [Submit Abstract by June 25]

Published on May 29, 2023May 29, 2023By Bhumika Indulia

national seminar on sports law in india

Call for Papers | RGNUL One Day National Seminar on Sports Law in India [Submit Abstract by July 15]

Published on May 27, 2023May 27, 2023By Bhumika Indulia

national mediation competition

1st National Mediation Competition [Virtual; June 23-25]: Provisionally Register by May 31

Published on May 27, 2023May 27, 2023By Bhumika Indulia

LIVE | 4th Gurjeet Singh Memorial National Law Moot Court Competition, 2023

Published on May 27, 2023May 28, 2023By Bhumika Indulia

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MAIMS 3rd International Model United Nations, 2023

Published on May 26, 2023May 26, 2023By Bhumika Indulia

essay competition

Fourth NLUJ CSBF Essay Competition, 2023

Published on May 25, 2023May 25, 2023By Bhumika Indulia

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