resignation and defection
Case BriefsHigh Courts

Madras High Court upheld the acceptance of resignations of 6 AIADMK MLAs who voted against the party whip to support the Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s TVK-led government and subsequently joined TVK, holding that their resignations do not extinguish pending disqualification proceedings under the Tenth Schedule.

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Amir Singh Pasrich IBA Vice-Chair
Hot Off The PressNews

His election is reported to be a first for any member of the Indian Bar to hold this position.

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NEET-UG Category Change
Case BriefsHigh Courts

Madras High Court dismissed a NEET-UG 2026 candidate’s plea to change her category from General to OBC-NCL after the declaration of results, holding that a subsequently issued OBC-NCL certificate could not override the prescribed counselling rules.

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AIAC Asia ADR Week 2026
Asia ADR WeekEvents & CollaborationsInternational

The opening session featured welcome remarks by Dato’ Mary Lim Thiam Suan, followed by addresses by Dr. Bahari Yeow Tien Hong and Mr. John Mathew, focusing on integrity, responsible AI, commercial confidence, and the future of alternative dispute resolution

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BVP Pradnya Bharati 2026
Events/WebinarsNews

Bharati Vidyapeeth’s New Law College, Kolhapur, presents Pradnya Bharati — National Level Paper Presentation Competition 2026 on the theme “Indian Knowledge System: Bharatiya Dnyana Parampara.” The competition will be held on 26th October, 2026, in online mode.

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NLU Jodhpur C-LAB child protection
Law School NewsOthers

Recognising the increasing interdependence of law, technology, and society in the 21st century, and the need for a stronger knowledge base, robust interdisciplinary education and research, and enhanced capacity in the fields of child safety and human rights, NLUJ and C-LAB have agreed to establish a collaborative institutional framework to promote research, knowledge development, and capacity building in these areas.

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ICC India Arbitration Conference 2026
DomesticEvents & CollaborationsICC India Conferences

Bringing together leading arbitration professionals from India and abroad, the ICC India Arbitration Conference 2026 in Mumbai will examine the developments, challenges and emerging trends shaping the future of arbitration in India and the global disputes ecosystem.

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CADRA International Arbitration Summer School 2026
CADRA International Arbitration Summer SchoolEvents & CollaborationsInternational

The CADRA International Arbitration Summer School 2026 organized a session on “Drafting Arbitration Agreements and Choice of Law”, delivered by Matthew Drossos, wherein he explored designing enforceable and efficient dispute resolution mechanisms, common drafting pitfalls, and the implications of the choice of law on the conduct and outcome of arbitral proceedings.

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anti-arbitration injunction
Case BriefsHigh Courts

Delhi High Court held that the signed Booking Note, which overrode all previous arrangements and incorporated only Clauses 20—41, could not be read to include the arbitration clause in Clause 43 or the Fixture Recap, and restrained the London (LMAA) arbitration.

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Swathi Girimaji joins S&R Associates
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Swathi Girimaji’s practice covers mergers and acquisitions, venture capital investments, private equity and general corporate matters, including significant experience in the technology, education, health tech, fintech and consumer sectors.

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Investigating Officer as Prosecutor in Court Martial
Case BriefsHigh Courts

Kerala High Court observed that the appointment of an Investigating Officer as Prosecutor, by itself, does not violate the right to a fair trial, particularly in view of the special statutory framework governing court-martial proceedings and Article 33 of the Constitution.

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Nyaya Nirmaan 2047
DomesticEvents & Collaborations

The General Counsels’ Association of India (GCAI) organised the fifth edition of Nyaya Nirmaan 2026: India @ 2047 on 24 September 2026 at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi. Held under the theme “Building the Legal Architecture for a Connected Global Economy”

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Bharat Forge ₹2000 crore QIP
Law Firms NewsNews

A portion of this QIP’s proceeds is proposed to be used for financing capital expenditure towards defence equipment capabilities. SAM also previously advised the lead managers on Bharat Forge’s ₹1,650 crore QIP in December 2024.

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Commercial Mediation Conclave India 2026
DomesticEvents & CollaborationsMCI: The PACT- Poovayya Commercial Mediation Conclave

At the Commercial Mediation Conclave India 2026, curated and hosted by The PACT the launch of Mehak Oberoi’s book on construction mediation was followed by a fireside conversation in which two senior judges examined how mediators uncover the real interests behind a construction dispute, when mediation should begin, and what it takes to make a settlement hold.

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Indian Mediation Federation MoUs
DomesticEvents & CollaborationsIndian Mediation Federation

Envisioned as an “umbilical cord” connecting professionals, businesses and other stakeholders across the country, IMF seeks to foster a collaborative mediation ecosystem, with the larger vision of positioning India as a global hub for mediation.

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Ethereal Exploration Guild industrial land acquisition
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SAM advised Ethereal on the review of revenue documents, and the negotiation and finalisation of the agreement for sale with APIIC. The Firm also advised Ethereal in relation to various other aspects of the transaction.

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Making Mediation India's first port of call
DomesticEvents & CollaborationsIndian Mediation FederationMCI: The PACT- Poovayya Commercial Mediation Conclave

Addressing the MCI: The Conclave by PACT & Poovayya, Sanjeev Ahuja, President, Indian Mediation Federation (IMF) said that “IMF is not here to compete with the courts or the government, but to complete the picture, close the loops, fill the gaps and connect the loose threads. Our vision is simple, but ambitious: To make Mediation the First Port of Call”

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penetrative sexual assault convict acquitted
Case BriefsSupreme Court

Supreme Court held that the presumptions relating to the commission of an offence and culpable mental state under the POCSO Act are rebuttable. As the appellant had successfully rebutted the statutory presumption and the prosecution had failed to establish his guilt beyond reasonable doubt, the Court acquitted him of the offences under Section 363 IPC and Section 6, POCSO Act.

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DV Act limitation period
Case BriefsHigh Courts

Kerala High Court emphasised that disputed factual allegations must be adjudicated by the jurisdictional Magistrate based on evidence and cannot be determined through a mini trial while exercising inherent jurisdiction under Section 528, BNSS.

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VIMAL Elaichi FDA notice
Case BriefsHigh Courts

Delhi High Court held that the mere fact that the petitioner’s business is located in Delhi, or that FSSAI is situated in Delhi, would not confer territorial jurisdiction upon this Court when the impugned action has been initiated by the Maharashtra authorities and no substantial part of the cause of action has arisen within Delhi.

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