Kerala High Court Mental Health Centres
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The Amicus Curiae suggested that the Centres be renamed “Institutes of Behavioural Management” or given such other appropriate designation as may help reduce the stigma associated with mental healthcare institutions.

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KIIT Inter-University Client Counselling Competition 2026
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The inaugural KIUCCC aims to bridge the gap between theoretical legal education and professional practice through simulated client-counsel interactions. It seeks to develop essential skills including active listening, effective communication, legal analysis, ethical decision-making and problem- solving in budding lawyers.

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Section 13(1A) HMA divorce
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Delhi High Court noted that the conduct of the husband in pursuing a petition under Sections 13(1A) and 13(1)(ib) of the HMA, without making any sincere effort to resume cohabitation and by frustrating the wife’s attempts to execute the decree for restitution of conjugal rights, clearly demonstrated that his sole objective was to secure a decree of dissolution of marriage under the said provisions, without any genuine intention of restoring the matrimonial relationship.

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GHAC Arbitration Week 2026
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GHAC Arbitration Week 2026 is envisioned as a landmark initiative bringing together the judiciary, Bar, business and industry community, law firms, arbitrators and arbitral institutions on a common platform to advance the growth of institutional arbitration in Gujarat

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Fox & Mandal advises Century Plyboards
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The initiative has been positioned as a first-of-its-kind warranty commitment in the plywood industry.

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Shiprocket IPO
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The IPO was subscribed 99.38 times overall, with the qualified institutional buyers’ portion subscribed 122.80 times, the non-institutional investors’ portion 88.99 times and the retail individual investors’ portion 46.42 times.

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Septic Tank Case
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Delhi High Court acknowledged that delay in trial is a relevant consideration while deciding an application for bail. However, such delay cannot be considered in isolation.

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Kerala High Court Centre-State meeting
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Kerala High Court noted that the implementation of the Kerala State Palliative Care Policy for children with chronic disabilities has been inconsistent and inadequate, resulting in a lack of effective community-level support for affected families.

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Supreme Court guidelines to curb black money in elections
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“The right to vote freely for the candidate of one’s choice is of the essence of a democratic society, and any restrictions on that right strike at the heart of representative Government.” – Warren, CJ in Reynolds v. Sims, 377 U.S. 533, 1964

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POCSO Case cannot be settled
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The case depicts the tragic plight of a minor girl, aged 17 years, who was repeatedly subjected to sexual exploitation by her own father.

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Retired Armed Forces personnel ex-serviceman status
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Since ESIC’s cancellation rested solely on a mistaken reading of ex-serviceman eligibility, the Court held the entire cancellation collapsed once that ground was found untenable.

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Dr. S.S. Tantia Moot Court Competition 2026
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The Moot Court Competition aims to provide a platform for law students across the country to showcase their advocacy skills, legal knowledge, and critical thinking abilities.

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SIAC Annual India Conference 2026
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At the SIAC Annual India Conference 2026 – Delhi organised by the Singapore International Arbitration Centre, CEO Gloria Lim delivered insightful opening remarks underscoring the importance of the conference in the current climate, SIAC’s achievements, and India’s position in global arbitration.

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Davinder Singh SIAC welcome remarks
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At the SIAC Annual India Conference 2026 – Delhi organized by the Singapore International Arbitration Centre, Chairman Davinder Singh SC delivered an insightful welcome address wherein he reflected on India’s growth and its relevance in the global legal ecosystem.

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SIAC fireside chat
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How do law, policy and business shape investor confidence and economic growth? A fireside chat at the SIAC Annual India Conference 2026 examined the legal and institutional reforms needed to strengthen dispute resolution and support India’s long-term economic ambitions.

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FIR registration for missing persons
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Supreme Court directed all States and Union Territories to strictly comply with its earlier direction to register an FIR upon receiving information regarding any missing person, clarifying that the direction applies irrespective of age or gender.

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Subvention scheme T.M.A. Pai Foundation
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Supreme Court reiterated that a declaration of law by the Supreme Court has retrospective effect unless expressly stated otherwise. The prospective protection contemplated in T.M.A. Pai Foundation case was held to apply only to statutory provisions inconsistent with the judgment and did not preserve executive schemes such as the subvention scheme.

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CAM and IIMA GC Leadership Academy
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Mr. Cyril Shroff and the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish the

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Anticipatory bail to man impersonating judge
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Delhi High Court expressed surprise that, despite the repeated dismissal of the accused’s anticipatory bail applications, including by the Supreme Court, the local police appeared to have taken no steps to arrest him. The Court observed that such inaction conveyed an impression that the accused was being helped and that “there is something more that meets the eye”.

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Section 197 CrPC Sanction
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Kerala High Court ruled that the question of prior sanction under Section 197 CrPC must be deferred when the alleged misconduct of public servants and its nexus with official duty involve disputed facts. The Court held that police officers cannot invoke statutory protection as a blanket shield against allegations of unjustified violence and allowed the complaint to proceed.

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