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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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“The Corporate Debtor in the present case was running into substantial losses which has now become a profit-making entity earning substantial profits. The SRA — JSW invested huge amounts in modernization and expansion of the entity. Not only that but thousands of employees have been earning their livelihood on account of the Corporate Debtor running as an on-going concern due to the Resolution Plan being implemented by the SRA — JSW.”
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The District Magistrate, Baloda Bazar, Chhattisgarh, was directed to allot a government quarter, out of those available for Class IV employees in Palari Block to the convict and his family on a temporary basis, until further orders of the Court.
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“Selection and admission to the Sainik School are subject to fulfilling admission criteria, eligibility, rank, merit list, medical fitness, verification of original documents, and such other criteria as may be prescribed by Sainik School Society. Therefore, in the event of an unfit medical report, the Principal is mandated to click the reject button on the e-counselling portal.”
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Acting on a complaint by respondent 9, the NHRC, in three separate orders directed the Director General of the U.P. Economic Offences Wing to initiate an inquiry into alleged financial and other irregularities in the management of these madrasas.
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Rejecting the plea for leniency, the Court dismissed the appeal with exemplary costs of ₹1 lakh. Significantly, it directed the Collector, Agra, to attach the Advocate’s properties for recovery of the cost amount, which was ordered to be paid to the respondent.
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“To grant relief in case of this nature after the guilt has been proved and affirmed, would not merely undermine the majesty of the law, it would amount to betrayal of the constitutional promise made to every child in this country.”
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During the Delhi Arbitration Weekend 2025, leading voices in arbitration came together for an insightful Fireside Chat & Reception, exploring the challenges facing corporate India, the advantages of institutional arbitration, and the evolving landscape of dispute resolution in the country.
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UzAW 2025 provided a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange, offering insights into emerging trends, practical guidance, and strategies for enhancing arbitration efficiency, while reaffirming Uzbekistan’s growing role as a central hub for international dispute resolution in Central Asia.
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“India has resolved to become a developed nation by 2047, marking the centenary of its Independence. To truly realize this vision, it is imperative that we eradicate the deeply entrenched caste system from our society.”
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“It is quite unfortunate that the Allahabad High Court has illogically turned down the prayer for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner who is a 71-year-old woman, and when she is neither seller nor purchaser nor a witness or the beneficiary of the sale deed dated.”
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Day 2 of the Delhi Arbitration Weekend 2025 featured a compelling lineup of sessions and distinguished speakers, offering in-depth discussions on critical issues shaping the future of arbitration. This report provides a comprehensive overview of the day’s proceedings, capturing the key insights, thought leadership, and dynamic exchanges that marked the sessions.
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Join judges, leading practitioners, scholars, and arbitration experts from across the globe at the 3rd Edition of Delhi Arbitration Weekend 2025 (DAW), a premier international forum designed to advance dialogue, share best practices, and highlight India’s pivotal role in shaping the future of global arbitration.
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As a part of DAW 2025, an external event organized by The International Bar Association in collaboration with Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co., One Essex Court, and Osborne Partners, this report summarises the keynote address by Justice K.V. Viswanathan and the panel discussion by industry experts. The discussion delved into key challenges and evolving trends in arbitration, emphasising the importance of impartiality, transparency, and ethical standards.
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Supreme Court upheld the Kerala HC decision that political parties are not legally obligated to establish an Internal Complaints Committee under the POSH Act, because there is no employer-employee relationship among the members of political parties, and they do not meet the criteria of a “workplace” as defined under the Act.
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Supreme Court held that a State has no locus standi to challenge a Will of a private citizen by claiming to be a person interested in the estate of the deceased due to the action taken under Escheats Act.
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“The grounds on which a legislation can be declared invalid is with regard to the legislative competence of legislature or that such a legislation is in contravention of any of the fundamental rights stipulated in Part III of the Constitution or any other provision of the Constitution or that it is manifestly arbitrary.”
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Where two views were possible, the one favourable to the accused had to be adopted. In the instant case, the prosecution failed to prove motive, the ‘last seen theory’ stood contradicted, and the scientific evidence was marred by inconsistencies and loopholes. In such circumstances, it was held wholly unsafe to uphold the conviction, much less the extreme penalty of death.
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The Supreme Court of India has barred photography and videography inside its High Security Zone, empowering security personnel to restrict violators and directing disciplinary action against advocates, litigants, interns, media personnel, and staff found breaching the new guidelines.
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The journalists stated that summoning order is an unreasoned order as all the aspects of the case including the relevant law has not been considered while passing the same by the Magistrate concerned.
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