Embracing AI in Arbitration: Enhancing Efficiency Without Compromising Justice
by Bhavana Chandak Dhoundiyal* and Shambhavi Upadhyay**
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Once appeal is remanded, Authority becomes functus officio, lacks jurisdiction to rehear it: Himachal Pradesh HC
“There was no provision to hear and decide the objections after the appeal was decided by the Divisional Commissioner because Rule 10 of the 1994 Rules laid down that the orders passed in appeal by the Divisional Commissioner would be final.”
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‘State cannot unjustly enrich itself at the cost of citizens’: Bombay HC directs Revenue Authority to refund stamp duty on failed transaction
Rejecting the application on the ground of non-availability of Deed of Cancellation was a hyper-technical view adopted by the Revenue Authority which defeated the purpose of the provision under Section 47(c)(5) of the Maharashtra Stamp Act, 1958.
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Call for Papers | 7th Research Colloquium 2025 at RGSOIPL, IIT Kharagpur | October 24th to 26th
The Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law (RGSOIPL), IIT Kharagpur invites academicians, scholars, and researchers to the 7th Research Colloquium 2025 on the theme “Harmonising Doctrine and Data: Advancing Empiricism in Legal Scholarship”
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Delhi High Court grants interim relief to Haveli restaurants in trade mark dispute; directs removal of ‘Punjabi Haveli’ advertisements/listings
“The defendant has affixed the plaintiff’s trade mark HAVELI with another word i.e., ‘PUNJABI’ and the word ‘PUNJABI’ has been incorporated in such a small font, that it remains insignificant to the eyes of the viewers misleading the customers into believing that the defendant’s restaurant is associated with the plaintiff.”
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Punjab and Haryana High Court suspends remaining sentence of self-styled Godman Rampal in 2014 ashram deaths case
‘He is directed not to promote any kind of mob mentality and to avoid participating in congregations where there is any kind of tendency amongst disciples or participants to cause breach in peace, law and order.’
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Call for Blogs | NLIU, Bhopal’s Cell for Studies in Intellectual Property Rights
The Blog on Technology and Intellectual Property Law aims to serve as a forum for the expression of the authors’ views on various topics of IP law and technology.
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Calcutta High Court upholds freedom fighter’s pension claim; Validates Personal Knowledge Certificate as secondary evidence
There is no contra evidence transpired from the record to discard the certificate issued by the Certifier in favour of the freedom fighter.
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NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of reported incident of stray dog carrying an infant’s severed head near Government Hospital in Punjab
The Medical Superintendent of the hospital expressed apprehension of the remains been dumped outside the hospital by someone.
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Sub-Registrar cannot orally refuse registration of sale deed; Orissa High Court reiterates
“The law is very much clear that, the Sub-Registrar cannot orally refuse to accept any document, when the same is presented for registration.”
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Deadline Extended | Call for Papers by RMLNLU Law Review Volume XVI | Submit by September 10th
The journal seeks to provide numerous insights and views into contemporary legal issues and encourages conversations about the same.
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‘Article 21 includes right to dignity even after death’: Rajasthan High Court upholds right to dignified burial for all
“It is, thus, high time that the State formulates a uniform policy to deal with the burial/cremation/shamshan/any kind of public place utilised for the purpose of performing post-death rituals.”
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‘Compelling DNA test without imminent need violates right to privacy and dignity’: Karnataka High Court quashes order permitting DNA test in partition suit
“The concerned Court has treated the DNA test as a frolicsome act and ordered as a matter of course. Right to privacy and dignity is lost sight of.”
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Call for Registration | NLUO’s Centre for Banking and Insurance Laws announces Single Credit Course on Corporate Law and Capital Markets | Last date September 10th
The Centre for Banking and Insurance Laws, National Law University Odisha, is pleased to announce a Single Credit Course on Corporate Law and Capital Markets, scheduled from 12th September 2025 to 4th October 2025.
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‘State’s action arbitrary to deny payment on flimsy grounds after getting work completed for PM’s Visit’: Jharkhand HC orders payment of dues within 10 weeks to contractor
‘It is not the petitioner’s concern as to how the work was allotted to him. He/she is in no manner responsible for floating or non-floating of the tender.’
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Can Rape allegation on false promise of marriage hold when victim is already married? Inside Kerala HC order
“The prosecution could not convince the Court that the custodial interrogation of the accused was necessary but opined that he must subject himself to interrogation for the purpose of completing the investigation under a limited custody”
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Detailed overview of Delhi HC verdict denying bail to Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid and other co-accused in 2020 Anti-CAA Delhi Riots case
“The Courts have to remain alive to both the ends of spectrum, on one hand, safeguarding the liberty of an accused, while on the other, ensuring the right of the prosecution to establish its case. The assessment of grant or refusal of bail, therefore, is also guided by a judicious balance between these two considerations, so that the enforcement of criminal law is neither diluted nor diminished.”
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‘Condonation of delay under Bihar Public Works Contracts Disputes Arbitration Act governed by Limitation Act or Arbitration and Conciliation Act?’: Patna HC refers matter to larger bench
“As there is conflicting view upon the same by co-ordinate benches, in such circumstances this Court is of the view that the issue should be examined by a larger bench.”
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Criminal Law August 2025: A Dive into the Month’s Biggest Criminal Cases and Laws
Covering all the important criminal law cases across various High Courts and the Supreme Court as well as the legislative updates, this roundup provides a quick summary of cases, latest legal updates in criminal law and links to other roundups.
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IDIA MP Chapter | The Legal Skillathon 2.0
This skillathon is designed to equip law students with critical skills required for academic and professional success, covering key areas such as Mooting, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Legal Writing & Research, and Session on Career in Corporate Sector, Litigation and Teaching.
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