8th Edition of Amity University Model United Nations Aumpmun 8.0, 2025
Amity University Madhya Pradesh Model United Nations 2025 (AUMPMUN 8.0)
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‘Will defeat purpose of POCSO Act’; Bombay HC denies bail to man for allegedly committing aggravated penetrative sexual assault on minor boy
“The Courts have consistently held that while considering bail in cases involving sexual offences against minors, the traumatic effect on the victim and the possibility of the accused influencing or intimidating the victim or witnesses must be given due consideration.”
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In Conversation with Faizan Ahmed on his BCL Journey
Interviewee Mr. Faizan Ahmed1
Interviewed by Mr Taha Bin Tasneem2
Arbitrator’s discretion to fix venue/seat of arbitration cannot override parties’ exclusive jurisdiction clause in arbitration agreement: Delhi HC
When parties agree to vest exclusive jurisdiction in a particular court for any dispute arising out of the arbitration clause, it must be presumed that they intended that court only to have supervisory control.
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Bombay HC grants interim relief to Empire Spices and Foods Ltd. for mark “RAM BANDHU” against mark “SHREE RAM BANDHU”
“The combination of the two words “RAM” and “BANDHU” is a coined word and arbitrary adaption being totally unconnected with the goods marketed under the trade mark, gives rise to claim for exclusivity.”
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Orissa HC awards compensation to workman unjustly dismissed from service by SBI for withdrawing money from deceased’s account
“In the absence of any clinching material showing the Workman’s involvement in the withdrawal of cash, he was inflicted with the punishment of dismissal from service, thus, raising doubts about the fairness of the enquiry conducted against him.”
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SERVICE LAW ROUNDUP: A quick recap of the latest Service Law rulings from June 2025.
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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Russia Takes the EU to the WTO Over CBAM, Opening a Strategic Window for India
by Bose Varghese*, Abhileen Chaturvedi**, Tejas Hinder*** and Pramit Pandey*****
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Empowering Women at Work: Delhi High Court Launches Portal for Workplace Sexual Harassment Complaints
The portal is meant to provide a dedicated platform for filing and addressing complaints of sexual harassment of women within the precincts of the Delhi High Court in a safe, secure, and confidential manner.
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Call for Articles: MNLU, Mumbai’s Centre for Training and Research in Commercial Regulations, invites registrations for its 1st National Article Writing Competition and Workshop on Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) | Last date for registration: 20th July 2025
The National Article Writing Competition and Workshop on IBC, 2025 designed to cultivate deep academic inquiry and practical understanding of India’s insolvency regime is to be held in August 2025.
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Delhi High Court: WhatsApp and Email Exchanges May Constitute Arbitration Agreement if Statutory Conditions Are Met
The Court noted that under Section 7(4)(b) of the Arbitration Act it is not necessary to conclude a contract for the arbitration agreement contained within it to be valid. The arbitration agreement must form a part of documents/communication exchange between the parties.
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‘Victim’s silence till advance stage of pregnancy proves consent’; Gujarat High Court upholds acquittal of man in rape case
The Court noted that there were repeated incidents of accused and victim, being involved in sexual intercourse. However, the victim never informed any of her family members that the accused trespassed into her house and raped her. Even when she became pregnant, she did not disclose the incident to her family members.
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CAM advises Mavco Investments on joint venture with Avenue for Hubergroup acquisition
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (“CAM”) acted as the legal advisor to Mavco Investments Private Limited (Mavco) in relation to their acquisition of Hubergroup
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NALSA Inaugurates De-Addiction Centre at Chanchalguda Central Prison, Hyderabad, for a Drug-Free Future and Reformative Justice
Justice Surya Kant, Judge, Supreme Court of India & Executive Chairman, NALSA, inaugurated the facility for rehabilitation and social reintegration of persons in custody.
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Right to Trade versus Protection of Workers: Legal Safeguards on Closure of Industrial Establishments
by Arush Khanna* and Sayjal Deshpande**
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Jharkhand High Court closes PIL on Hata-Tiring NH-220 road reconstruction upon completion of work
“The citizens have a fundamental right to use the roads, parks, and other public conveniences provided by the State. If the streets or footways are in bad condition, the citizens are deprived of the effective use of the same, thereby infringing their constitutional rights.”
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Himachal Pradesh HC: TIP necessary if accused persons and witnesses are strangers
“If an accused was not named in the FIR, his identification by the witnesses in the Court should not be relied upon specifically when they did not disclose the name of the accused before the police.”
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