Editor, Author at SCC Times

Unelected Executive in States: Catalysts or Inhibitors?

by Dr G.B. Reddy* and Pavan Kasturi**

‘Elites look down upon those doing small business’; Punjab & Haryana HC rejects plea against street vendors in Manimajra markets, imposes Rs 50,000 cost

“We are a country that now has a homogenous class of Indians. A Tribal lady of a remote village can now be the President, and a worker from the grassroots level may reach up to the highest echelons of the administration.”

Law School News Moot Court Announcements

13th UFYLC RANKA National Moot Court Competition 2025

University Five Year Law College, a constituent college of the University of Rajasthan, Jaipur

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Lawyers at the Police Station: Protection of the Accused or Interference in the Investigation Process?

by Gautam Khazanchi* and Vinayak Chawla**

Legislation Updates Rules & Regulations

IBBI Tightens Insolvency Rules: Key Changes to Strengthen Creditor Rights and Transparency

IBBI introduces sweeping reforms to strengthen best practices and boost investor confidence.

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Position of Delinquents Facing Proceedings under Part III of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 in Cheque Bouncing Cases

by Pallav Saxena*

Case Briefs High Courts

‘Mere fact that contraband was found in transparent bag cannot alone be evidence of innocence or police malice’: Punjab & Haryana HC refuses bail to NDPS accused

“Both scenarios create a paradox as the petitioner knowingly carrying it or the police falsely planting it are equally vulnerable to speculative reasoning and seem unlikely as an accused carrying contraband openly in a transparent bag defies caution, whereas the police planting evidence in a transparent bag defies strategic thinking.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Chhattisgarh HC rejects SBI employee’s appeal against stoppage of his increment due to misbehavior and sexual harassment against staff and customers

“It has been reflected that the Disciplinary Authority as well as the Appellate Authority have recorded concurrent findings and found the allegations of misbehaviour with customers and staff and sexual harassment of women employees and valued customers proved against the appellant.”

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Web 3.0 Dispute Resolution: How Blockchain Litigation is Shaping the Future of Law

by Ashish Deep Verma*

Case Briefs High Courts

‘Could not have departed from NCTE Notification’; Punjab and Haryana HC directs appointment of Junior Basic Teachers unjustly declared ineligible despite qualification

The Court held that what was essential was that a candidate must possess knowledge in Elementary Education, for which there were two qualifications, i.e., Diploma in Elementary Education (D. El. Ed.) or Bachelor in Elementary Education (‘B. El. Ed.’).

Law Firms News News

CAM advises UBS Group on integration of Credit Suisse group’s service entities with UBS Group’s service entity in India

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised the UBS Group on the integration of the Credit Suisse

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The Legal Journey of Living Wills in India

by O.P. Harsh Singh Munday*

Case Briefs High Courts

‘No averment that he refused to marry her, or marriage wasn’t possible’; Himachal Pradesh HC discharges man accused of raping fiancé under false promise to marry

“The fact that the parties maintained a relationship for five long years would make it difficult to hold that the sexual relationship was based upon a promise to marry.”

Hot Off The Press News

Lokpal gives clean chit to former SEBI chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch for all corruption allegations

The six-member bench headed by Justice A.M. Khanwilkar disposed of all the complaints filed against former SEBI Chairperson, Madhabi Puri Buch.

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The Conundrum Relating to the Restricted Right of Appeal Available to Borrower under Section 18 of the SARFAESI Act, 2002 Owing to Mandatory Requirement of Pre-Deposit

by Pallav Saxena*

Case Briefs High Courts

‘Can’t be made to suffer due to authorities’ default’; Gujarat HC grants Rs 25 Lakhs financial aid to wife of deceased worker in Govt. fair price shop

“The Government Resolution confers financial benefits as a benevolent resolution acknowledging the contribution of such employees who have expired while performing essential services during the Covid-19 pandemic on behalf of the State Government.”

Legislation Updates Rules & Regulations

Govt streamlines framework for receiving foreign contributions vide FCR Amendment Rules, 2025

Reinforcing compliance and enhanced oversight of Foreign Contributions.

Case Briefs High Courts

“The incarcerated can’t be expected to live at whims and fancies of State”: Punjab and Haryana HC directs release of 412 prisoners on interim bail

“Such an undisciplined approach is symptomatic of the culture of apathy that has developed on the subject of the rights and well-being of convicts. In denying them their legal right to be considered under a policy duly devised by the State for a specific purpose, the authorities have essentially categorised them as second-class citizens.”

Law School News Others

CNLU Patna signs MoU with Leicester University, UK, to facilitate LLM Admissions for its Graduates

The MoU was signed by Prof Faizan Mustafa, Vice-Chancellor of CNLU, and Daniel Greco, Global Partnerships Manager, Global Operations, Future Students Office, University of Leicester.

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

Felling of 700 trees in Bhoj Wetland, a Ramsar site; NGT forms panel, orders Statewide Tree Census

“Geo tagging of all trees to be made mandatory so that accurate records of their location, type and number can be maintained. Geo tag data should be published and be made available and reported to the office of Chief Conservator of Forest.”