increased motor accident compensation for 100% disability
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Claimant’s chances of a brilliant career, marriage and all other enjoyment of life have been snatched. Though, no amount of money can compensate such a loss, it does not mean that the just and adequate compensation should not be awarded for the above noted losses.”

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Odd Benches
Op EdsOP. ED.

by Ammar Shahid*

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Tata Tea name change decree rights
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“When a change in the name of a company takes place and the same gets registered in the register of the companies, there is no substantial change in the constitution of the entity and it shall not affect any rights and obligations of the company or render defective any legal proceedings by or against it.”

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derogatory complaints to spouse's employer
Case BriefsHigh Courts

Marriage entails mutual respect and adjustment. Some parties take less time to adjust while the other takes longer time, but it is expected of both the parties to show due respect to each other. The foundation of a sound and healthy marriage is tolerance, adjustment and mutual respect.

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Annual Legal Conclave
Events/WebinarsNews

With meaningful discussions on the theme “Constitutional Challenges — Perspective and Pathways”, the Law, Human Rights & RTI Department is set to host the Conclave on August 2nd to discuss the role of law in democratic India.

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No caste-based ban on public temple access
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The Constitution of India does not allow discrimination among devotees. God does not belong to any one caste. He does not discriminate. Only human beings do.”

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CAM advises Canada Pension Plan Investment Board
Law Firms NewsNews

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas acted as legal advisors to Canada Pension Plan Investment Board in the phased divestment of its entire 49% stake in Island Star Mall Developers Private Limited to The Phoenix Mills Limited.

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CERC implements market coupling
Case BriefsTribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

“The Commission directs its staff to initiate the consultative process with Grid-India and power exchanges on various operational and procedural aspects for implementing the coupling of day-ahead market.”

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Prof. Ramesh Kumar Verma
Law School NewsOthers

His tenure shall extend for a period of three years effective from 19-07-2025.

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Receiving package not conscious possession NDPS
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The accused has continuously maintained that he had no knowledge of the parcel and was only collecting it for his neighbour. In this regard, he even showed the NCB officials the WhatsApp message sent to him by his neighbour instructing him to go to collect the parcel. The role ascribed to the accused appears confined to the act of collecting the parcel. There are no incriminating call records, financial transactions or digital communications that show that the accused had purchased any of the contraband seized from him.

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Dr. A.K. Maurya
Interviews

Interviewee: Dr Anil Maurya1
Interviewed by Aria Sheel2

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Disabled employee salary and other benefits
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The case reflects the insensitivity and apathy of the respondents towards the plight of a disabled person who has been denied for last about five and a half year without any justification which frustrates the laud object of the enactment of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.”

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S. 498A IPC conviction unproven cruelty
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“In cases of domestic violence, it is not prudent to look for independent corroboration for the evidence of a victim, particularly when the incidents of domestic violence including ill-treatments and harassments often occur within the confines of a house.”

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School collapse
Case BriefsTribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

The NHRC has issued notices to the Rajasthan Chief Secretary and Jhalawar Superintendent of Police, seeking a detailed report within two weeks.

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Google India different entity from Google LLC
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The Court noted that in absence of any specific allegations against Google India regarding derogatory material on their website the respondent cannot proceed against them.

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UIDAI identity fraud case
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The authorities/entities who can assist on Aadhaar number shall be equipped with necessary technology for authentication and such authentication shall be done in accordance with the Aadhaar (Authentication) Regulations, 2021.”

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RMLNLU Essay Competition and Conference on White Collar Crimes
Law School NewsOthers

The authors of the top six entries will be selected for an offline conference and top three entries may be considered for publication in the next issue of the RMLNLU Law Review Journal.

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assault on advocate for drafting complaint
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The fundamental right to have access to courts of law is enabled largely through advocates. If advocates are attacked for drafting complaints, the rule of law will suffer.”

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NLUJ Trade Law and Development Journal
Law School NewsOthers

The journal is inviting submissions for the theme “Into the Future of Global Trade: Tackling Fragmentation, Protectionism, Tariffs, and Beyond” by September 1.

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Balasore student self-immolation
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“It is really disturbing that the students, who got admission in a reputed college would be subjected to any sexual harassment and the alacrity is not shown in addressing the grievance in a proper manner”

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