Hijab in School Row
Case BriefsHigh Courts

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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Asia ADR Week 2025
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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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Asia ADR Week 2025
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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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Asia ADR Week 2025
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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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Exploitation in Surrogacy
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“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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Senthil Balaji cash-for-jobs case
Case BriefsSupreme Court

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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Denial of medical insurance claim violates Article 21
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“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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Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam
Case BriefsSupreme Court

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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Bhushan Power & Steel
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“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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interim bail with rehabilitation
Case BriefsSupreme Court

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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Sainik Schools
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“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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aided madrasas
Case BriefsHigh Courts

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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advocate suspension
Case BriefsSupreme Court

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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recall of child victim
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“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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DAW 2025
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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
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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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caste mentions in police records
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“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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1971 forgery case
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“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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DAW 2025
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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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Live from DAW 2025: Inaugural Session
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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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