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‘Present machinery can’t handle traditional cybercrimes, AI/ Deep fake challenges’: Inside Rajasthan High Court’s detailed directions to curb cybercrimes

In a case pertaining to cyberfraud of Rs. 2,02,00,000 through digital arrest, the High Court issued sweeping directions to Additional Chief Secretary, Home, Director General of Police , Director General, State Crime Record Bureau and Cyber for issuance of necessary notifications, circulars, standard operating procedure etc., to handle the issue of rising cybercrime in State of Rajasthan.

advocacy not bound by years of experience

Case Briefs High Courts

Art of advocacy is not bound by years of experience: Rajasthan High Court dismisses Challenge to AAG’s Appointment

“The years of experience, of course, may have its own importance for the purpose of assessing the knowledge of an individual. However, for the purpose of litigation, a person who may be having vast knowledge like professor of law, may not be suitable to argue cases in the Court.”

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Khaitan & Co represented the Book Running Lead Managers before the Bombay High Court in writ proceedings on the WeWork IPO

Khaitan & Co represented the Book Running Lead Managers before the Bombay High Court in writ petitions challenging the WeWork IPO on grounds of alleged inadequate disclosures, with both petitions ultimately dismissed.

Experts Corner Khaitan & Co

The Judicially Crafted Shield: India’s Evolving Law of Personality Rights

by Ajay Bhargava* and Phalguni Nigam**

AMU Law Society Review 2026 Call for Papers

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Call For Papers | AMU Law Society Review | Submit by 15th February 2026

The 2026 edition of AMU Law Society review, invites original submissions from students, scholars, and legal practitioners on the theme “Global Justice in Transition: Law, Reform, and Accountability in the 21st Century.” The deadline for submission is 15 February 2026.

Eris Lifesciences Swiss Parenterals acquisition

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Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas Advises Eris Lifesciences Limited on the Acquisition of Remaining Stake in Swiss Parenterals Limited

SAM advised Eris Lifesciences on acquiring the remaining 30% stake in Swiss Parenterals, making it a wholly owned subsidiary.

Law School News Moot Court Announcements

DSNLU Visakhapatnam’s CADR announces the Second edition of its flagship Vis Pre Moot Competition 2026

DSNLU Visakhapatnam announces the 2nd Vis Pre Moot 2026, offering law students rigorous training in international arbitration with SIAC and Jus Mundi as partners.

Case Briefs High Courts

Most unfortunate incident; police can’t act strongly with lawyers: Rajasthan High Court directs soft skill training for police officials

The incident, which has been recorded in a video, has become viral, reflects that the SHO has misbehaved and manhandled the lawyer who was representing the cause of victim.

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Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas successfully represented Coinswitch in a domain name dispute concerning an impugned domain before the WIPO UDRP Panel

The Panel upheld Coinswitch’s claim on all three UDRP criteria, finding confusing similarity, lack of legitimate rights, and bad faith registration and use.

Op Eds OP. ED.

Surrender to Safeguard Study of Judicial Discretion of Pre-Arrest Bail to a Proclaimed Offender

by Anand K. Ojha*

Case Briefs High Courts

Punjab and Haryana High Court quashes FIR against AAP leaders in protest over Lakhimpur Kheri incident

“In the absence of any allegation of commission of the offences by an unlawful assembly, as chargesheet has not been filed under Sections 147 as 147 and 149 of the IPC, the petitioners cannot be held liable for the alleged acts of causing hurt or assault by any of the protestors, even if the allegations are accepted of accepted as true.”

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Kazakhstan and UAE Judicial Databases now on SCC Online

Interviews

From Statutes to Stadiums: Mihir Kherud’s Journey Through Football Governance

Interviewee: Mihir Kherud¹
Interviewed by Harshvardhan Yadav²

Principal secretary affidavit custodial deaths

Case Briefs High Courts

Custodial Deaths| Jharkhand High Court seeks fresh affidavit on all cases of deaths in police custody and transit

“However, the Secretary was only called upon to file an affidavit indicating all cases of custodial death, whether in prison or in judicial custody.”

Tantia University Constitution Human Rights Conference

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International Conference | Tantia University | Constituiton of India: Reimagining Fundamental Rights in a Dynanic World Through Human Rights Lens [22-23 November 2025]

The two-day International Conference at Tantia University explored evolving fundamental rights through a human-rights lens, featuring global experts and extensive academic deliberations.

Case Briefs High Courts

Bombay HC upholds Charity Commr.’s order in trust control dispute; flags attempt to usurp Trust for personal benefits

“Petitioner has surreptitiously attempted to usurp the entire control of the Trust for his family’s benefit to the exclusion of the will and intention of the original Trustees.”

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Dr. Shardul S. Shroff Honoured with ACES 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award for Exemplary Leadership and Impact Across Asia

Dr. Shardul S. Shroff receives the ACES 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award for his exemplary leadership, ethical governance and impact across Asia.

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HPNLU Shimla Hosts Expert Career Development Session on CV Building and Mock Interview

HPNLU Shimla organised an expert session on CV building and mock interviews, guiding students on internships, career choices and legal industry readiness.

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CJI Kant and the Unification of the Ludhiana Bar

Case Briefs High Courts

Advocates with criminal antecedents a potential threat to rule of law: Allahabad High Court seeks details of criminal cases pending against UP Advocates

“It has come to the Court’s notice that in many districts, advocates who possess criminal backgrounds and are facing serious criminal charges are occupying positions of authority within the respective District Bar Associations.”