sex determination undermines value of female life
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Beyond the immediate family, such acts corrode social conscience, and strike at the hope of a society to be free from discrimination. If such practices are allowed to continue, it would send a message that human life has little value.”

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CAM advises Everest Reinsurance Company
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Everest Reinsurance Company, IFSC Branch received the IFSCA Certificate of Registration for undertaking reinsurance business in IFSC as an IFSC Insurance Office at the GIFT City, Gujarat, India, on September 19, 2025.

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Return of Mahar
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“When the factum of an attempt of reconciliation and the absence of Mahar with the wife being prima facie established, there was no reason to doubt, or to find error in the views and holdings of the Family Court.”

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Justice Sanjeev Khanna HPNLU Lecture
Conference/Seminars/LecturesLaw School News

Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU), Shimla, hosted the 4th Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer Annual Law Lecture, where Justice Sanjeev Khanna delivered a thought-provoking address on “The Preamble and the Basic Structure Doctrine.” The event also marked the inauguration of HPNLU’s new Digitized Library, reinforcing the University’s commitment to constitutional learning and digital academic innovation.

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right to observe one's religious duties
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The purpose of custody parole is to allow a prisoner to attend to pressing humanitarian or personal obligations such as funerals, last rites, or significant family functions, under strict supervision of the authorities. It is a temporary measure, humane in character, that ensures a balance between the interests of justice and human dignity.”

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Vidhisastras Boubaris Ganetsiou strategic cooperation
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Through this strategic alliance, both firms intend to combine their legal expertise to support international clients navigating regulatory frameworks and investment opportunities across jurisdictions.

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Online Certificate Course on Sports Law in India
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The One-Week Online Certificate Course on Sports Law in India offered by Centre for Advocacy Research and Training in Sports Law at MNLU Mumbai aims to provide participants with an in-depth. understanding of the complex legal landscape that governs the world of sports within the Indian context.

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Friendship not a license to rape
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“She was under trauma and a sense of shame that had precluded her from disclosing anything to her parents and the police, as evidenced from her statement that she did not want to be medically examined in presence of her parents or inform the police about it, while her parents were present.”

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IIT Kharagpur empirical legal scholarship
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The Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law, IIT Kharagpur, held its 7th Research Colloquium on “Harmonising Doctrine and Data: Advancing Empiricism in Legal Scholarship” from 24—26 October 2025. With more than 70 presenters showcasing about 50 papers and 10 academic posters, the three-day event spotlighted the growing integration of empirical methods in legal research across India.

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Premier Energies Transcon Ind acquisition
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The deal marks Premier Energies’ foray into the power transformer manufacturing segment, expanding its presence in India’s fast-growing energy infrastructure ecosystem.

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WBNUJS judgment writing competition
Call For PapersLaw School News

Where the Pen Meets the Gavel. The 1st NUJS Judgment Writing Competition invites participants to think and write like constitutional court judges in a structured simulation of judicial decision-making.

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Bank deduction from pension account
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“A unilateral debit from a customer’s account, especially when it consists of pension money, is an extreme step. The petitioner was entitled to at least a notice or demand, and an opportunity to be heard on why the sum was being taken.”

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disclosure of passport details
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The exemption under Section 8 of the RTI Act is available to information which would impede the process of investigation or apprehension or prosecution of offenders.”

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IPR Week 2025 GGSIPU
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IPR Week 2.0, organised by the Intellectual Property Rights Cell of USLLS, GGSIPU, in collaboration with the IPU-IPR Cell, explored the theme “IP and Music: Feel the Beat of IP.” The week-long event featured expert lectures, competitions, and a panel discussion on AI, creativity, and the future of music rights, drawing participation from top law schools across India.

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Khaitan & Co Meesho IPO
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The issue comprises a fresh issue of INR 42,500 million and an offer for sale by certain shareholders, including Peak XV Partners, Elevation Capital, Y Combinator Continuity and South Park Commons.

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Photograph of place of occurrence of rape
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“In a prosecution for the offence of rape, the building or the place where the sexual intercourse between the offender and the survivor took place, was one of the facts which constituted the state of things under which the occasion or cause of rape happened.”

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Emirates NBD RBL Bank acquisition
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The transaction also paves the way for the integration of Emirates NBD’s India operations with RBL Bank, aligning with the Reserve Bank of India’s single-mode-of-presence framework for foreign banks — a milestone that underscores India’s growing position as a global financial hub.

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Faculty of Law Lucknow University symposium
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The Faculty of Law, University of Lucknow is organizing a Symposium on the theme “Digital Inclusion in the New Criminal Laws: The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023; The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023; and The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.”

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liquor quota
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“All the wings of CAPFs discharge duties which can be described as sensitive in view of the national security requirements, and it cannot be said that CISF personnel require a different yardstick in the matter of security and discipline.”

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Insolvency and digital assets
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by Prachi Tripathi*

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