Bail rejection police officials abduction
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The Magistrate undeniably is vested with the powers to accept the charge sheet as it is or independently apply his mind to the facts emerging from the investigation and take cognizance of the case, as he deems fit.”

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NLIU-CRIL Journal of International Law
Call For PapersLaw School News

NLIU-CRIL invites original, unpublished manuscripts for Volume V of the Journal of International Law & Policy, covering key areas of public and private international law, human rights, trade, investment, and criminal law.

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PMLA Landmark Judgments 2024
Experts CornerSiddharth R Gupta

by Siddharth R. Gupta* and Monika Gurjar**

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KCC Buildcon annuity road assets sale
Law Firms NewsNews

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas advised KCC Buildcon Private Limited on the sale of its annuity road assets forming part of the Delhi—Amritsar—Katra Expressway under NHAI’s Hybrid Annuity Model.

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Artificial Intelligence Ethics and Accountability Bill
Legislation UpdatesStatutes/Bills/Ordinances

Artificial Intelligence (Ethics and Accountability) Bill, 2025 introduces a robust framework to ensure ethical AI use in India. It addresses challenges like algorithmic bias, misuse of surveillance, and lack of transparency by establishing an independent Ethics Committee, enforcing strict compliance standards, and prescribing penalties for violations.

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Altruistic kidney donation
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Petitioner being a Doctor by profession, major in age, and knowing all the aspects relating to the donation of the kidney… thereto, her request has to be given due credence and accepted and put in action.”

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temporary employee entitled to maternity benefits
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Every woman shall be entitled to maternity benefit at the rate of her average daily wage for the period of her actual absence, including the day of her delivery as well as the days immediately preceding and following her delivery.”

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NLIU Journal for Legislative Drafting and Parliamentary Research
Call For PapersLaw School News

NLIU’s Centre for Parliamentary Studies invites original manuscripts for Volume IV of the Journal for Legislative Drafting and Parliamentary Research, focusing on constitutional law, legislative drafting, parliamentary studies and public policy.

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appointment of CJs of 5 High Courts
Appointments & TransfersNews

The Collegium recommended appointment of Chief Justices for High Courts of Uttaranchal, Meghalaya, Jharkhand, Sikkim and Patna.

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Bombay High shocked at unsafe childbirth
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Government is bound to give good health facilities to the citizens and it should reach to every citizen.”

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SCC Times NewsflashWATCH NOW

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MP Shops and Establishments
Legislation UpdatesRules & Regulations

Madhya Pradesh has notified the Shops and Establishments (Second Amendment) Act, 2025, introducing digital registration, a Central Inspection System, and streamlined compliance processes.

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Saharanpur Violence Case
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The Court stated that considering that Chandrashekhar is a sitting MLA and the alleged offences were allegedly committed by his party workers, the argument that there might be a larger conspiracy could not be ruled out.

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Arbitration and allegations of criminality
Op EdsOP. ED.

by Karan Gulwade*

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Attentive.ai Series B funding
Law Firms NewsNews

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas advised Attentive.ai Group on its USD 30.5 million Series B funding round led by Insight Partners to scale its AI-driven SaaS platform.

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Medi Assist Healthcare Fundraise
Law Firms NewsNews

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas advised Medi Assist Healthcare Services Limited on its INR 198 crore fundraise through a preferential issue to MIT and 238 Plan Associates LLC.

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Gifts received from parental home not source of income
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The claim for maintenance must be assessed with reference to her present earning capacity and ability to sustain herself in the standard of living she was accustomed to during her marriage, and not on the financial status of her natal family.”

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mere recovery of tainted money insufficient for conviction
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Offences under the PC Act require strict proof of twin elements of demand and acceptance and mere recovery of tainted currency or existence of electronic recordings, without reliable proof of demand, is insufficient to convict unless accompanied by credible proof of demand.”

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e-B4 Visa
Legislation UpdatesNotifications

DPIIT has launched e-B4 Visa, an online module on NSWS to help Indian companies generate digital sponsorship letters for inviting foreign professionals.

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Vivekanand Education Society Pinkathon Promotional Event
New releasesNews

Vivekanand Education Society hosted the Pinkathon promotional event at its Chembur campus, spotlighting women’s health, fitness, and the Grandmother’s 10K Run initiative.

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