Bhumika Indulia, Author at SCC Times

National Internet Exchange of India allowed to perform Aadhaar authentication of ‘IN’ domain registration

On December 30, 2021, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has notified that the National Internet Exchange of India is allowed

Case Briefs High Courts

Will Delhi HC allow waiving off alleged offence of rape in view of compromise and subsequent marriage between complainant and accused? Read to know

Delhi High Court: Stating that, Rape is an act against society, Rajnish Bhatnagar, J., held that simply entering into a compromise allegation

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

Insolvency for Individuals & Partnership Firms | Is it proper for NCLT to record finding regarding default when RP is yet to consider it and submit report? NCLAT discusses Ss. 95, 97, 99 IBC

National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, New Delhi (NCLAT): Coram of Justice Ashok Bhushan (Chairperson) and Justice Jarat Kumar Jain, Judicial Member and

Cabinet Decisions Legislation Updates

Cabinet approves MoU between India and Turkmenistan on cooperation in the field of Disaster Management

On January 06, 2022, the Union Cabinet has approved the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Turkmenistan on Cooperation

Case Briefs High Courts

Cancellation of Bail v. Rejection of Bail: Delhi HC explains when a Court can seize liberty of an accused undertrial

Delhi High Court: Subramonium Prasad, J., while explaining the facets of cancellation of bail and rejection of an application for bail, made

Akaant Mittal Experts Corner

Whether a Decree or an Arbitral Award or a Settlement Deed can form the Basis of a Financial or Operational Debt under IB Code

by Akaant Kumar Mittal†

Cite as: 2022 SCC OnLine Blog Exp 1

Case Briefs High Courts

“Overseas wife”, 11 years old marriage, husband visited wife for few days on yearly visits from Canada: A moribund marriage or not? Del HC decides

Delhi High Court: While addressing a matter of divorce proceedings, the Division Bench of Vipin Sanghi and Jasmeet Singh, JJ., expressed that,

Legislation Updates Rules & Regulations

IFSCA (Insurance Intermediary) (Amendment) Regulations, 2021

On January 04, 2022, the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has issued the International Financial Services Centres Authority (Insurance Intermediary) (Amendment)

Call For Papers Law School News

Call for Papers | Comparative Constitutional Law and Administrative Law Journal

Reported by Nisha Gupta

Legislation Updates Notifications

SEBI issues circular to increase awareness regarding online mechanisms for investor grievance redressal

On January 05, 2022, the SEBI has issued a circular regarding Online Mechanisms for Investor Grievance Redressal. Investors are encouraged to lodge

Case Briefs High Courts

Whether right to claim monetary reliefs, protection order and compensation under the D.V. Act, extinguish on death of “aggrieved person”? Bom HC explains

Bombay High Court: Sandeep K. Shinde, J., examines whether an application under Section 12 of the Domestic Violence Act on behalf of

Case Briefs High Courts

Can ‘minor’ who succumbed to an accident during course of employment be compensated under Employees Compensation Act or Insurance Company will be absolved of its liability? Bom HC explains

Bombay High Court: Bharati Dangre, J., Whether the Insurance Company can be absolved of its liability to pay compensation under the Employees

Foreign Legislation Legislation Updates

US- California | Genetic Information Privacy Act comes into effect

On January 01, 2022, the Senate Bill (‘SB’) 41 which establishes the Genetic Information Privacy Act entered into effect, following its approval

Case Briefs High Courts

‘Arrest, incarceration destroys a person and affects innocent relatives’: Del HC sentences police officer to 1-day SI for contempt of court, breach of directions in Arnesh Kumar case

Delhi High Court: Najmi Waziri, J., observed that “Arrest and incarceration destroys a person and collaterally affects many other innocent relatives. Subsequent release

Conference/Seminars/Lectures Law School News

IDIA (West Bengal Chapter) | Two days Online Legal Workshop [January 29-30, 2022]

The West Bengal Chapter of the IDIA is organizing a two-day Online Legal Workshop on 29th and 30th January 2022. The workshop

Case Briefs High Courts

Amazon v. Future | Future Retail seeking to terminate arbitration proceedings with Amazon: Read Delhi HC’s decision on 4 significant points

Delhi High Court: Amit Bansal, J., noted that, “…there is only a very small window for interference with orders passed by the

Case Briefs High Courts

Clubs allowing members to bring liquor purchased from outside, and drink without FL-2 license. Is it permissible? Madras HC examines, Issues directions

Madras High Court: S.M. Subramaniam, J., considered the question that the consumption of liquor in an Association, Club or in similar places,

Case Briefs District Court

Court holds accused guilty under S. 138 NI Act where he failed to rebut statutory presumption even when complainant didn’t produce documentary evidence to prove debt

XVIII Addl. Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, Bengaluru City: Manjunatha, XVII Addl. C.M.M., found the accused guilty for the offence under Section 138 of

Hot Off The Press News

Sudden surge of COVID-19 cases leads Punjab and Haryana High Court to switch to Virtual Mode only

Punjab and Haryana High Court orders that: Hearing of cases to be held in Virtual Mode/Video Conferencing Mode only, w.e.f.5-1-2022 The present

Case Briefs High Courts

Candidate contesting elections for Sarpanch post making “self-declaration” that he/she has “toilet” at their residence, is sufficient compliance under Maharashtra Village Panchayat Act? Bom HC examines

Bombay High Court: G.S. Kulkarni, J., considered the question, Whether a “self-declaration” made by a candidate contesting elections to the post of