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Punjab Power Corporation can prescribe its cut-off date for implementation of Fifth Pay Commission: Punjab & Haryana High Court

It is no longer res integra that fiscal health consideration is relevant for a corporation to decide the commencement date of enhanced pensionary benefits.

Law Firms News News

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advises JSW Steel in relation to acquisition of entire shareholding of Saffron Resources

CAM acted as legal counsel to JSW Steel Limited (“Client”) in relation to the acquisition of entire shareholding of Saffron Resources Private Limited. Saffron holds lands admeasuring about 887 acres in Dhenkanal District, Odisha.

Anganwadi workers entitled to living wage

Case Briefs High Courts

Anganwadi workers and helpers entitled to living wages: Gujarat HC sets aside order treating them on a par with Government employees

“The irony is that the Anganwadi workers and helpers, who fulfill the needs of pregnant and lactating mothers, health and education of minors, are deprived of living a life with dignity and respect for want of apposite remuneration.”

Case Briefs High Courts

‘YATRA’ is a generic and descriptive word, cannot be monopolized: Delhi HC denies relief to travel company in trade mark infringement suit

“The Plaintiff’s registered marks are Device Marks and not Word Marks. Hence, no infringement can be brought merely because of the use of the word ‘YATRA’ by the Defendant as ‘YATRA’ is a generic and a descriptive word.”

Law School News Others

Army Law College Protest Enters Second Week, SPPU Intervenes

Key complaints are the alleged arbitrary functioning of the administration, including abrupt changes in the academic timetable, faculty being assigned subjects outside their area of expertise, and a lack of a proper grievance redressal mechanism.

Case Briefs High Courts

Recording reasons for non-examination of witness not mandatory under S. 202 CrPC: Bombay High Court

Verification of complaint without recording the reasons for non-examination of witnesses on affidavit, while exercising the power of issuing process, under Section 202 of CrPC would not amount to any procedural lapse.

ADR Competition Announcements Law School News

Faculty of Law, University of Delhi | 1st Arun Jaitley National ADR Competition, 2025

The 1st Arun Jaitley National Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Competition, 2025 is an esteemed event organized by the Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution, 5-Year Integrated Law Course (ILC), at the Faculty of Law, University of Delhi. This competition is a significant initiative aimed at promoting excellence in ADR practices among law students across India.

Case Briefs High Courts

Posting ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ on social media without denouncing India, not sedition: Himachal Pradesh High Court

“Hailing a country without denouncing the motherland does not constitute an offence of sedition because it does not incite armed rebellion, subversive activities, or encourage feelings of separatist activities.”

Experts Corner Numen Law Offices

Balancing Fairness and Efficiency: Contours of Writ Jurisdiction in the Arbitration Landscape

by Arush Khanna* and Akarsh Pandey**

Case Briefs High Courts

POCSO cases to be tried expeditiously; applications to recall witnesses without disclosing justifiable reason not permitted: Delhi High Court

In the present case, it is merely stated that certain clarification is required, for which cross-examination of the witnesses is sought. Such vague assertion, without specifying the nature of the discrepancies or their relevance to the just adjudication of the case, cannot constitute a sound ground for allowing an application to recall witnesses.

Case Briefs High Courts

‘Equating disability with inefficiency is terribly apathetic’; P&H HC orders Department to grant pensionary benefits accrued to deceased husband

An arbitrary review of a predecessor’s order is impermissible in law if the same is not void or contrary to the statutory provisions.

Case Briefs High Courts

Removal of Panchayat Administrators without giving them an opportunity of being heard is arbitrary: Rajasthan High Court

“In the name and interest of delimitation, the Government cannot postpone the entire election process of the Panchayati Raj Institutions indefinitely, contrary to the mandate contained under Article 243-E of the Constitution.”

Compulsory Retirement Senior Civil Judge

Case Briefs High Courts

Karnataka High Court upholds compulsory retirement of Senior Civil Judge for threatening police officer with dire consequences

The Senior Civil Judge had allegedly threatened a police officer over a phone call in a complaint case filed against his sister.

Case Briefs High Courts

‘When a child dies, dreams may die too’: Andhra Pradesh HC modifies compensation to parents in railway accident case; directs interest from date of application

“The Tribunal ought to have considered that the children hold significant symbolic importance for parents in terms of their generativity and hope for the future. Such a loss severely threatens the parents’ role as caregivers, protectors, and mentors.”

Conference/Seminars/Lectures Law School News

Departmental Lecture Series | Department of Law, University of Lucknow | Special Lecture by Dr. Lalit Kishore Srivastava, Assistant Professor on Fundamentals of Muslim Law

In continuation of the Departmental Lecture Series, the Department of Law, University of Lucknow, organised a special lecture on the theme “Fundamentals

Case Briefs High Courts

Bombay High Court refuses relief in PIL challenging allotment of land by MIDC at concessional rates & without following tender process

“In the present case, there is no challenge to Land Disposal Regulations, which empower Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) to make allotments by entertaining private applications.”

Op Eds OP. ED.

Premature Termination of Arbitration: Assessing Arbitrator Fee Entitlements under Indian Law

by Avineet Chawla* and Piyush Raj**

Case Briefs High Courts

Understanding Section 19 of Prevention of Corruption Act: Kerala HC explains ‘competent authority’ for grant of previous sanction

“Merely because the power of appointment and removal was delegated to the Administrator, he could not be held as the competent authority to remove the accused, who was appointed prior to the delegation by the President”

Case Briefs High Courts

“Misuse of Public office a gruesome crime”; Rajasthan High Court refuses to withdraw case against BJP MLA for fabricating Class X marksheet

“Such matters of a gruesome crime involving misuse of public office and public money do not warrant withdrawal of prosecution merely on the ground of good public image of an accused or that he is elected Member of Legislative Assembly.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Delhi High Court grants dynamic John Doe injunction in favour of ‘Ghar Soaps’; Directs e-commerce sites to block infringing listings

“It is clear that whilst selling counterfeit products, these listings display marks/trademarks that are deceptively similar to the Plaintiff’s marks, thereby infringing the Plaintiff’s trade marks and constituting an act of passing off as well.