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The Court was dealing with a case where the arbitrators forming part of the Arbitral Tribunal are not only lay persons, but are also, the family elders, who consented to resolve the dispute between two brothers considering the overall interest of the family and its business.
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“When a parent entrusts a child to a teacher, he on his behalf impliedly consents the teacher to exercise such authority over the student. When a student does not behave properly or act according to the rules of a school, and if the teacher gives him a corporal punishment for improving his character and conduct, the court has to ascertain whether the said act of the teacher was bona fide or not.”
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“A writ of mandamus can be issued only to enforce a legal right or a legal duty. The petitioner has no legal right. On the other hand, the statute expressly prohibits an animal fight event organised by human beings.”
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The Supreme Court’s direction ensures that UBS Switzerland AG will be protected from ex parte adjudication in Indian criminal proceedings. This safeguard will remain in place until the Court examines the issue of serving notice through diplomatic channels.
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India’s reservation system is a constitutional tool aimed at leveling the playing field for socially and educationally backward communities. From its origins in post-independence policy to the evolving demands for inclusion, reservation continues to shape debates on equity, merit, and opportunity in modern India.
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The appeal challenges the NCLAT’s order upholding a purported lay-off by Resolution Professional, which the appellant claims was a disguised and unlawful retrenchment. The Court is set to examine whether IBC overrides ID Act provisions and whether such retrenchments can legally occur under the garb of lay-offs during insolvency proceedings.
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“From the foregoing observations as held by Supreme Court in Independent Thought case, it is very much apparent that exception 2 of Section 375 IPC has been struck down on the ground that said provision is inconsistent with the provisions of POCSO Act and is also violative of Article 14, 15 and 21. But it has also been held that the said judgment will have a prospective effect.”
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The Court further emphasised the well-settled legal principles that bail is the rule, and jail is the exception, and that an accused must be presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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“Air India is clearly vicariously liable to compensate the respondent for the negligence, namely the presence of hair follicles in the food packet, even though the food packet may not have been prepared by them, but only through their agents, namely Ambassador Pallava.”
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Registration Now Open for the Fourth IBA India Litigation and ADR Symposium
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“The alleged video also included audio suggesting that the two leaders were engaged in a conversation, expressing concerns that the public in both countries was dissatisfied with their leadership and sought to remove them from office.”
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“After almost four decades, a protracted litigation has reached a satisfying conclusion, owing to outstanding efforts of Sr. Adv. Gaurav Agrawal, appointed by this Court as the mediator.”:
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On October 10, the guardians of the student, allegedly accompanied by over six persons, forcefully entered the school premises and manhandled the security personnel. Another group reportedly gathered outside the school gates and began raising slogans in protest.
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Justice Philip Jeyaretnam’s keynote was not merely an academic exploration of legal principles; it was a practical and thought-provoking call for reform. His message resonated strongly with the day’s central theme: ensuring that construction disputes are resolved not just efficiently, but equitably, through disciplined, forward-thinking processes.
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Mr. Raja Singham’s plenary session was a compelling mix of personal story, educational philosophy, and visionary thinking. His call to mainstream ADR into legal and business education resonated strongly with the audience, challenging them to rethink how we prepare the next generation of professionals, not just as litigators, but as negotiators, collaborators, and changemakers.
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The launch of seventh edition of Asia ADR Week 2025 not only marked the beginning of five impactful days of dialogue, collaboration, and learning, but also symbolised a renewed call to action inviting all stakeholders to seize the moment and shape the future of dispute resolution globally.
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“For want of better words, prima facie, we can only say that we are shocked by what we have seen within the factual matrix of this case.”
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The cash-for-jobs scam pertains to allegations that individuals paid bribes to secure employment in the Chennai Metropolitan Transport Corporation during Senthil Balaji’s tenure as Transport Minister.
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“After accepting the policy, and availing the premium year after year, the insurer cannot later repudiate the claim on the ground of some ambiguity. In such cases, the principles of estoppel come into picture, which prevents the insurer from taking advantage of its own failure in disclosing the entire aspect with respect to the coverage of insurance.”
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The liquor scam case traces back to a 2022 chargesheet filed by the Income Tax Department in a Delhi Court. According to the Enforcement Directorate (ED), government officials allegedly accepted bribes from liquor distillers in exchange for manipulating liquor procurement through the Chhattisgarh State Marketing Corporation Limited.
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