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Arbitral Award quashed over redacted disclosures

‘Anything the Court can see; the opposing party must be allowed to see’; Bombay High Court sets aside Arbitral Award over redacted disclosures

The Court emphasised upon transparency in arbitration proceedings by setting aside an arbitral tribunal’s order which was based on a heavily redacted document. The Court categorically held that allowing parties to squirrel some information into the court record “in sealed cover” undermines every concept of fair justice and openness and transparency in the decision-making process.

Case Briefs High Courts

Rajasthan High Court takes suo motu cognizance of school ceiling collapse case which claimed lives of 7 children

“Building safe schools should be priority for architects, engineers, policy makers, administrators and emergency response planners.”

Op Eds OP. ED.

The Silent Sanitation Crisis in the Courts: Reflecting on Rajeeb Kalita v. Union of India

by Amlanika Bora*

Law Firms News News

SAM & Co. represents EPIL before Delhi High Court, which stays ICC Arbitration proceedings over foundational and procedural unfairness in cross-border dispute

Engineering Projects (India) Ltd., a Government of India undertaking, was represented by Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co., which successfully argued that the ICC arbitration, seated in Singapore, was oppressive, unconscionable, and contrary to the public policy of India.

Justice Bodh Raj Sawhny Moot 2025 NALSAR

Law School News Moot Court Announcements

18th Justice Bodh Raj Sawhny Memorial Moot Court Competition, 2025

NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad is delighted to announce the 18th edition of the Justice Bodh Raj Sawhny Memorial Moot Court Competition, to be held offline from 26th September 2025 to 28th September 2025 at the NALSAR campus.

Case Briefs High Courts

Orissa HC upholds eviction of Dargah’s Toilets on Government land; Cites no right to occupy public premises without legal sanction

“Unauthorised use of public premises, even if purported to serve a public purpose, cannot be legitimised unless regularised in accordance with law.”

CAM advises CoC Vidarbha Industries Power

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CAM advises and represents CoC of Vidarbha Industries Power during CIRP under IBC

The CIRP was initiated against the Corporate Debtor vide order dated September 30, 2024, passed by the Hon’ble National Company Law Tribunal, Mumbai Bench.

Case Briefs High Courts

No statutory time limit prescribed for registration of a Will; Posthumous registration valid: Karnataka HC

“The combined reading of Sections 23 and 27 of the Registration Act, 1908, clearly do establishes that, Wills are not subject to the four months limitation period applicable to other documents, and may be registered either before or after the death of the testator.”

increased motor accident compensation for 100% disability

Case Briefs High Courts

‘Claimant’s future snatched!’: Himachal Pradesh HC increases motor accident compensation on account of 100% disability

“Claimant’s chances of a brilliant career, marriage and all other enjoyment of life have been snatched. Though, no amount of money can compensate such a loss, it does not mean that the just and adequate compensation should not be awarded for the above noted losses.”

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Odd Benches, Clear Verdicts: A Call for Structural Reform in India’s Judiciary

by Ammar Shahid*

Case Briefs High Courts

Rights acquired under a favourable decree not affected by change in company’s name; Kerala HC affirms decree passed favouring Tata Tea

“When a change in the name of a company takes place and the same gets registered in the register of the companies, there is no substantial change in the constitution of the entity and it shall not affect any rights and obligations of the company or render defective any legal proceedings by or against it.”

derogatory complaints to spouse's employer

Case Briefs High Courts

Making derogatory and defamatory complaints to spouse’s employer amounts to cruelty: Delhi High Court

Marriage entails mutual respect and adjustment. Some parties take less time to adjust while the other takes longer time, but it is expected of both the parties to show due respect to each other. The foundation of a sound and healthy marriage is tolerance, adjustment and mutual respect.

Events/Webinars News

Law, Human Rights & RTI Department of the AICC set to host Annual Legal Conclave 2025 on August 2nd

With meaningful discussions on the theme “Constitutional Challenges — Perspective and Pathways”, the Law, Human Rights & RTI Department is set to host the Conclave on August 2nd to discuss the role of law in democratic India.

No caste-based ban on public temple access

Case Briefs High Courts

‘No person or group can block access to public temples based on caste’; Madras HC slams officials for closing Arulmigu Mariamman temple to avoid caste tensions

“The Constitution of India does not allow discrimination among devotees. God does not belong to any one caste. He does not discriminate. Only human beings do.”

CAM advises Canada Pension Plan Investment Board

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CAM advises CPPIB on phased divestment of 49% stake in Island Star Mall for INR 5,449 Crores to Phoenix Mills

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas acted as legal advisors to Canada Pension Plan Investment Board in the phased divestment of its entire 49% stake in Island Star Mall Developers Private Limited to The Phoenix Mills Limited.

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

CERC initiates process of implementing market coupling in phased manner; directs staff to propose regulatory amendments

“The Commission directs its staff to initiate the consultative process with Grid-India and power exchanges on various operational and procedural aspects for implementing the coupling of day-ahead market.”

Law School News Others

Prof. Ramesh Kumar Verma Appointed as Head and Dean, Faculty of Law, University of Lucknow

His tenure shall extend for a period of three years effective from 19-07-2025.

Receiving package not conscious possession NDPS

Case Briefs High Courts

‘Merely receiving package, unaware of its contents, not ‘conscious possession’ underNDPS Act’; Delhi HC grants bail to man caught with LSD paper blots

The accused has continuously maintained that he had no knowledge of the parcel and was only collecting it for his neighbour. In this regard, he even showed the NCB officials the WhatsApp message sent to him by his neighbour instructing him to go to collect the parcel. The role ascribed to the accused appears confined to the act of collecting the parcel. There are no incriminating call records, financial transactions or digital communications that show that the accused had purchased any of the contraband seized from him.

Interviews

Legal Wisdom and Academic Rigor: Dr. A.K. Maurya on Law and Society

Interviewee: Dr Anil Maurya¹
Interviewed by Aria Sheel²

Disabled employee salary and other benefits

Case Briefs High Courts

Denial of benefits under Section 20(4) of Rights of Persons with Disability Act violates Article 21: Rajasthan High Court

“The case reflects the insensitivity and apathy of the respondents towards the plight of a disabled person who has been denied for last about five and a half year without any justification which frustrates the laud object of the enactment of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.”