saffron flag on Mosque
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The accused had hoisted a saffron flag on a Mosque, replacing the National Flag already in place with an intent to hurt religious feelings of the members of Muslim community.

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Justice Pratibha M. Singh Cambridge Scholarship
Law School NewsOthers

The Prathiba M. Singh Cambridge Scholarship provides financial support for talented Indian students seeking to pursue an LLM at the University of Cambridge

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Armed forces cannot retain indisciplined member
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The petitioner went on a week’s leave and did not join duty after completion of the same. It was noticed that he remained absent on 42 occasions during his short service of 12 years. Consequently, he got suspended.

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electrocution death
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The Distribution company had the statutory responsibility of distribution and supply of electricity in the locality, the Court is of the considered view that by application of the principle of strict liability, the Distribution Company are strictly liable for the death of deceased and are liable to pay compensation to the deceased’s family.”

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REA Group PropTiger Share Swap
Law Firms NewsNews

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. acted as legal counsel to the REA Group in relation to its strategic divestment of 100% stake held in PropTiger Marketing Services Private Limited to Aurum PropTech Limited , an Indian listed entity.

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anticipatory bail in NDPS case
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“In case the administration within the State of Punjab fails to provide a safe environment to its citizens, the Court can suo motu step in and direct the State to take effective measures to create a congenial environment”

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Legal RoundUpTopic-wise Roundup

Covering all the important service 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 service law and links to other roundups.

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Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The interpretative endeavor must be a dynamic and teleological one, ensuring that the NDPS Act remains an efficacious instrument in combating the pervasive menace of drug abuse, rather than being rendered sterile by a rigid textual analysis.”

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Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Refusal to allow the amendment to the specifications, which was sought to provide clarification regarding the technical advancements of the subject invention over the newly cited prior art, amounts to a clear violation of the Principles of Natural Justice”

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Case BriefsHigh Courts

The husband’s friend tried to convince him that if his demands are not fulfilled then he shall not cohabit with his wife and shall send her to her paternal home.

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Case BriefsHigh Courts

The Court observed that even though weapons are recovered from one of the accused, it is not the prosecution’s case that those weapons were used for any terrorist activity and/or toppling the Government.

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Conference/Seminars/LecturesLaw School News

The Centre for Advanced Study in International Humanitarian Law (CASH), RGNUL’s course will introduce contemporary legal issues in the law of the sea and the international legal framework for maritime activities.

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Op EdsOP. ED.

by Arin Chatterjee* and Aranya Chatterjee**

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Law School NewsOthers

Funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), the Chevening Scholarship is a fully funded, highly competitive award that supports individuals with exceptional academic records, proven leadership abilities, and a clear vision for creating positive change.

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Case BriefsTribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

“If the Unpublished Price Sensitive Information had not been disclosed on the day the prices moved up phenomenally, the Noticee would have undoubtedly lost the premium it paid for the purchase of call options in the scrips of HDFC Ltd. and HDFC Bank Ltd.”

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Landmark Constitutional Law Judgments 2024
Experts CornerSiddharth R Gupta

by Siddharth R. Gupta* and Akash Tiwari**

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Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The essential requirement to constitute an offence under the Arms Act is the existence of mens rea, i.e., knowledge of such possession or control over the firearm or ammunition, even in the absence of actual physical possession.”

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Case BriefsHigh Courts

The Court observed that the amputation of left leg above knee was due to the injuries sustained during the accident and awarded compensation for loss of future earnings.

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Armed forces cannot retain indisciplined member
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The petitioner went on a week’s leave and did not join duty after completion of the same. It was noticed that he remained absent on 42 occasions during his short service of 12 years. Consequently, he got suspended.

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Kerala stray dogs euthanasiadeferred
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“While animal rights are necessary and must be respected, they cannot trump the fundamental rights of human beings. However, a balance must be struck for co-existence.”

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