Fox & Mandal advises Century Plyboards on the launch of its ‘Total Cover’warranty initiative featuring Aamir Khan
The initiative has been positioned as a first-of-its-kind warranty commitment in the plywood industry.
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Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. advises Book Running Lead Managers on USD169 million IPO of Shiprocket
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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“The court cannot shut its eyes”: Delhi HC denies bail to man accused of killing wife, chopping her body and dumping it in septic tank
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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‘Care should begin at diagnosis’: Kerala High Court calls for joint Centre-State meeting to frame SOP on palliative support of children with neurodevelopmental disabilities
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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No more withdrawing cases after a change in Government: Supreme Court’s guidelines to curb black money and electoral inducements
“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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Mother’s Settlement cannot override State’s duty to prosecute; Kerala High Court denies Bail to Father accused of Sexually Assaulting Minor Daughter
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 cannot be denied ex-serviceman status when seeking re-employment after completing prescribed service; Delhi HC upholds CAT order
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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Faculty of Law, Tantia University | 2 nd Dr. S.S. Tantia Moot Court Competition 2026
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 Arbitration Rules 2025 are getting a Hindi translation: SIAC CEO Gloria Lim’s opening remarks at SIAC Annual India Conference 2026
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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“Confidence, quality, & sophistication of advocacy of Indian lawyers a sight to behold”: SIAC Chairman Davinder Singh SC’s welcome remarks at SIAC Annual India Conference 2026
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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‘There’s nothing more important for a lawyer than critical thinking’: Inside SIAC Annual India Conference 2026 – Delhi fireside chat on law, policy and business
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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“Person” includes adults: Supreme Court directs States, UTs to register FIRs for every missing person, irrespective of age or gender
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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Judgments Apply Retrospectively Unless Expressly Made Prospective; Supreme Court sets aside Karnataka HC order for 5-year payment to medical college for 2002—2003 admissions
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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Cyril Shroff and IIM Ahmedabad co-found the “Cyril Shroff — IIMA GC Leadership Academy” — A first-of-its-kind Leadership Programme for GCs of the Future
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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Delhi High Court refuses anticipatory bail to man allegedly impersonating civil servant and Patna High Court Judge; Expresses concern over Police inaction
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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S. 197 CrPC Sanction Cannot be Decided Mechanically at Threshold in Police Assault Cases Requiring Trial: Kerala HC lets Army Sepoy’s Complaint Proceed
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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IDIA Karnataka to Host Two-Day Online Law School 101 Bootcamp
The bootcamp will be conducted by distinguished alumni of the National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore), who will share their experience and insights from academic, professional, and research pursuits.
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Delhi High Court directs Google and Tamil Weekly “Nakkheeran” to remove 44 additional videos in Isha Foundation Defamation Suit
The present application arose because the earlier order did not expressly refer to 39 short videos and 5 English-language videos that were mentioned in Para 10 of the plaint, although according to Isha Foundation these videos formed part of the original cause of action and contained content substantially identical to the impugned videos already directed to be taken down.
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Marriage Doesn’t Sever a Daughter’s Ties to Her Family; Restricting Compassionate Jobs to “Divorced or Deserted” Daughters Violates Article 14: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court said that there cannot be a presumption in law that, after marriage, a daughter severs her ties with her parental family and resides with husband in her matrimonial home and that any classification differentiating a daughter from a son is, per se, unconstitutional
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“Chest” and “Breast” distinction immaterial in POCSO Cases; Grabbing child’s chest with sexual intent amounts to sexual assault: Kerala HC
Kerala High Court held that in cases involving child victims, expressions used to describe the act of sexual assault must be interpreted in the factual context rather than through strict anatomical distinctions.
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