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Employee Rights Against Wrongful Termination

Can Your Employer Fire You Without Hearing You? Law Made Easy Episode 9 Promo

What happens when an employee is suddenly called into a meeting and told, “Today is your last working day”? Can an employer

self induced frustration Section 56 Contract Act analysis

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Self-Induced Frustration Across Interdependent Construction Contracts: A Need for Doctrinal Expansion under Section 56

by Pawan Upadhyay*

Applicability of Section 122(1A) CGST Act

Case Briefs High Courts

Gauhati HC disagrees with Bombay HC on Section 122(1-A), CGST Act; Holds partners liable to penalty for GST-Evasive transactions, including pre-2021 period

The legislative intent behind Section 122(1-A) of the Act of 2017 is solely to identify the person at whose instance the violations took place and if the person had retained the benefits, the person would be liable to a penalty as mentioned therein.

witness statements before summoning of accused

Case Briefs High Courts

Can Witness Statements Recorded Before Summoning Be Used Against an Accused? Allahabad HC Answers

In the present case, the Allahabad High Court examined a challenge to a murder conviction, focusing on how much weight should be given to witness statements recorded at different stages of the trial, including those made before the accused was summoned.

Law Firms News News

CAM successfully represented Board of Control for Cricket in India in proceedings before Central Information Commission

CAM successfully represented the BCCI in the present remand- proceedings, where comprehensive arguments were advanced demonstrating that the BCCI does not meet any of the mandatory conditions prescribed under Section 2(h) of the RTI Act, for being classified as a ‘public authority’.

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Why Global Parties Are Choosing Cyprus for Arbitration: Cyprus Arbitration Day 2026 Exclusive

Why is Cyprus emerging as a preferred seat for international arbitration? At #CyprusArbitrationDay2026, SCC Times spoke with leading arbitration experts on AI,

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When a Common Name Becomes Dangerous: Nandhini Deluxe, Nandini Agarbatti and the Myth of Generic Immunity

by Sidhartha Das*

Case Briefs High Courts

Here’s why Karnataka High Court declined interference in plea to amend final decree

The High Court held that once a final decree has been passed, the said decree can neither be amended nor revised, and the only remedy available to a party is to challenge the decree under the appropriate provisions of law.

Hindi Instructor Hindi Officer MACP ACP promotion feeder cadre Meghalaya HC

Case Briefs High Courts

Appointment to Newly Created Post Upon Abolition of Earlier Post Not a Promotion for ACP/MACP Upgradation in Absence of Feeder Cadre Relationship : Meghalaya HC

The Court held that there was nothing on record to suggest that the post of Hindi Instructor is a feeder cadre for the post of Hindi Officer. Therefore, it cannot be said that the respondent was given promotion as Hindi Officer on 1 June 1998. The Court held that the respondent is entitled to 1st, 2nd, 3rd financial upgradation on accomplishment of 30 years of regular service.

Case Briefs High Courts

Bombay High Court Grants Interim Relief to Anil Ambani in Black Money Case; CIT(A) Appeal to Continue but No Prosecution or Penalty Till Writ Petition Disposal

Observing that certain provisions of Black Money (Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets) and Imposition of Tax Act, 2015 were challenged for being ultra vires, the Court granted interim relief by restricting the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) from passing any coercive order against Anil Ambani.

Meta hyperscale data centre India Reliance

Law Firms News News

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. advises Meta on Its First Hyperscale Data Centre Facility in India in Collaboration with Reliance Industries

SAM advised Meta on all legal aspects and documentation relating to the establishment of the project, including the associated commercial, regulatory, SEZ and real estate aspects of the transaction.

Events/Webinars News

CJI Surya Kant to Inaugurate IIAM ADR Summit 2026 in New Delhi on 11 July; Registrations Open for Silver Jubilee Landmark Event

The IIAM ADR Summit 2026 will be held on 11 July 2026 as part of the Indian Institute of Arbitration and Mediation’s silver jubilee celebrations marking 25 years of excellence in alternative dispute resolution

Online Certificate Course on IPR by MNLU Mumbai

Law School News Others

Online Certificate Course on the Protection of Trade marks, Copyrights, Designs, Geographical Indications and Plant Varieties & Farmer Rights by MNLU Mumbai :Register by 14th June

MNLU Mumbai is organising an Online Certificate Course on the Protection of Trade marks, Copyrights, Designs, Geographical Indications, and Plant Varieties & Farmers’ Rights from 15 to 20 June 2026. The course offers participants a comprehensive understanding of key intellectual property rights regimes in India, making it ideal for law students, academicians, researchers, legal professionals, and IP enthusiasts. Registrations are open until 14 June 2026.

India UK FTA arbitration dispute resolution

Events & Collaborations ICA Conference

ICA 2026 | India—UK Economic Growth Must Be Matched by Strong Dispute Resolution Systems: Deputy High Commissioner Kartik Pande at 4th ICA Conference

At the ICA Conference in London, Deputy High Commissioner Kartik Pande underscored the importance of arbitration and ADR in supporting the growing India—UK economic partnership and fostering commercial confidence in cross-border trade and investment.

Know thy Judge

Know Thy Newly Appointed Judge of Supreme Court of India: Justice Shree Chandrashekhar

In exercise of the powers conferred by Article 124(2) of the Constitution, the President appointed Justice Shree Chandrashekhar, Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court, to be Judge of Supreme Court of India.

Tender for procurement of Battery Energy Storage System

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

Material change in bid conditions after tariff discovery vitiates competitive bidding process; APTEL sets aside MERC approval

“It is a trite law that goal post cannot be re-arranged after the bidding process is complete to the prejudice of the rights of the bidders.”

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Cyprus Arbitration Day 2026| Why Global Parties Are Choosing Cyprus for Arbitration: Exclusive Conversation with Agis Georgiades

Why are international parties increasingly choosing Cyprus as their preferred arbitration seat? At Cyprus Arbitration Day 2026, Mr. Sudeep Malik, Director and

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From Statutory Prohibition to Preventive Governance: Revisiting India’s Anti-Child Labour Framework on the World Day Against Child Labour

by Shriya Singh*

Possession before execution of conveyance

Case Briefs High Courts

Prior Possession Cannot Be Taxed Under Article 5(e)(i) Karnataka Stamp Act; Statute Has No Residual Clause for Pre-Existing Possession: Karnataka HC

The Court set aside the impugned judgment imposing the penalty under Article 5(e)(i) of the Schedule to the Karnataka Stamp Act, 1957. The statute does not have a residual clause for Article 5(e) nor provides for a scenario where the property was previously handed over to the purchasee prior to the agreement to sell was to be entered into.

second application under order 7 rule 11 CPC rejection of plaint

Case Briefs High Courts

Second Application Under Order 7 Rule 11 CPC Maintainable If Filed on Ground Different from First; Can Be Filed Even at Appellate Stage: Rajasthan HC

The High Court held that after the rejection of one application under Order 7 Rule 11 CPC, a subsequent or other application, for rejection of the plaint, can be filed if it is based on a ground different from the ground taken in the earlier application, even at the appellate stage and shall be decided on merits.