Victim’s marriage to accused and childbirth not grounds to quash POCSO FIR: Bombay HC
The Court observed that merely because the girl had now given birth to a child the acts of the applicants could not be brushed aside.
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Call for Submissions | GNLU Gandhinagar | GCRCJS organises Legislative Drafting Competition
GNLU Gandhinagar, through its Centre for Research in Criminal Justice Sciences (GCRCJS), has announced the 4th edition of its Legislative Drafting Competition. Open to undergraduate and postgraduate law students, the competition invites drafts on “The Whistleblower and Witness Protection Act, 2025” aiming to enhance skills in legislative drafting while engaging with contemporary legal issues.
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HPNLU Shimla Celebrates Foundation Day with Academic Excellence and Strategic Collaborations
Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU), Shimla, celebrated its Foundation Day with academic lectures, strategic collaborations, student recognition, and a week of cultural and intellectual activities.
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Delhi High Court grants partial relief to Princeton University in trademark infringement case
“The infraction of the rights of the appellant can take place in various shapes like dilution of its mark, initial interest confusion, and actual confusion.”
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AIAC announces Asia ADR Week 2025: Kairos — Seizing the ADR Moment!
The Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC) proudly announces Asia ADR Week 2025, themed “Kairos — Seizing the ADR Moment.” Set against the dynamic backdrop of Asia’s evolving dispute resolution landscape, this year’s event invites global practitioners, thought leaders, and stakeholders to explore the timely opportunities shaping the future of Alternative Dispute Resolution.
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‘This is attack on entire judiciary’: Jharkhand High Court condemns hooliganism made in open Court by advocate upon rejection of anticipatory bail
“If he will be allowed to go scot free, message will go in the society that anything can be stopped to be delivered by a Judge for if such type of hooliganism is made in the open Court.”
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Government Law College | 10th edition of Policy Debate on “The Global Chessboard: Is India Aligning or Defining?”
The Policy Debate has established itself as a flagship platform that brings together distinguished experts, practitioners, and students to deliberate on issues of national and international importance.
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‘Facilitating rape is a heinous offence’: Karnataka High Court rejects bail of accused
“The act committed by the accused along with another accused will remain in her life as a scar.”
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Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advises Statkraft A.S. on divestment of its 1.3 GW energy portfolio in India
CAM advised Statkraft A.S. (“Statkraft”) on the divestment of its 1.3 GW energy portfolio in India including sale of Statkraft’s 49% shareholding in Malana Power Company and AD Hydro Power which collectively own and operate 278 MW hydroelectric projects in Himachal Pradesh since 2010, to Bhilwara Energy.
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‘Commission would interfere with PMLA investigations’, Kerala HC affirms stay on State-ordered judicial inquiry into ED in UAE Gold Smuggling Case
“The audio clip and letter found, alleged coercion of ED officers to implicated CM Pinarayi Vijayan and other political leaders in a case involving seizure of 30 kg of gold worth Rs 14.82 crore at the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport on 06-07-2020, which was allegedly marked as ‘Diplomatic Baggage’ and was being sent to the UAE Consulate.”
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WhatsApp evidence and money trail: Bombay HC denies bail in cocaine smuggling syndicate case
“The WhatsApp chats recovered by the Cyber Forensic Laboratory from the mobile phones used by the applicant throw up evidence of his involvement in the smuggling syndicate of the contraband substance.”
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‘Mere repayment of misappropriated amount does not efface criminal prosecution’; Kerala HC refuses to quash foreign liquor corruption case
“The misappropriated amount showed that the foreign liquor found in shortage was a gigantic quantity and therefore, prima facie, it could not be held that the shortage occurred because of some unintentional omissions or oversights.”
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Delhi High Court grants relief to CROCS in trade mark dispute; cancels registration of ‘CROOSE’ mark
The petitioner company Crocs is a popular footwear brand with a widespread range of more than 300 styled for men, women and children which are popular both in India and abroad.
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Orissa HC recognises marriage as traditional necessity; Allows early withdrawal of fixed deposits under National Savings Time Deposit Scheme
“Rule 8(d) of the Scheme specifically provides for premature encashment. However, the thrust of the rule is the rate of interest payable on the deposit, when it is withdrawn after four years, but before maturity. Such a rule cannot be treated as putting a complete embargo against premature withdrawal. This being said, this Court does not express any opinion as to payment of interest, when premature withdrawal is done”
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Delhi HC orders probe against Magistrate and Sessions Judge for staying arrest despite dismissal of bail application by High Court and Supreme Court
The accused had been denied anticipatory bail by orders of the High Court as well as the Supreme Court which had been overlooked by the Judicial Magistrate and the Sessions Court while entertaining applications for anticipatory bail.
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Karnataka High Court allows repatriation of Russian mother and daughters found in isolated Gokarna caves
The Russian mother and the elder child had overstayed with another being born in India.
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Rajasthan HC holds S. 15(3) of Rajasthan Rent Control Act directory; Orders Tenant to plant and maintain 11 trees till disposal of application
“The reasons for passing this present order asking the petitioner to plant 11 plants is in the interest of the public at large and for the greater public good.”
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Navigating Global Disputes: Sudhanshu Roy on Law, Geopolitics, and Public Interest
Interviewee: Sudhanshu Roy1
Interviewed by Nitya Nandan Garg2
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. advises Novo Holdings A/S on its investment in MedGenome Inc.
This investment will enable the company in expanding its genomics and integrated diagnostics solutions across India and other emerging markets with a focus on early detection and targeted disease management through affordable genetic and integrated diagnostics tools.
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