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Allahabad HC grants bail to man accused of sharing WhatsApp video featuring PM Modi and Pakistan PM
“The alleged video also included audio suggesting that the two leaders were engaged in a conversation, expressing concerns that the public in both countries was dissatisfied with their leadership and sought to remove them from office.”
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‘Mediator’s selfless intervention resolves 40-year dispute’; Supreme Court urges lawyers to evolve into mediators, recommends ‘swadeshi’ model of resolution
“After almost four decades, a protracted litigation has reached a satisfying conclusion, owing to outstanding efforts of Sr. Adv. Gaurav Agrawal, appointed by this Court as the mediator.”:
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Hijab in School Row: Kerala High Court grants police protection to School facing protest
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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AIAC Asia ADR Week 2025 | Justice Philip Jeyaretnam calls for reform in expert evidence: A Kairos Moment for Construction Disputes
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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AIAC Asia ADR Week 2025 | Future-proofing the legal mind: Raja Singham’s radical blueprint to mainstream ADR in education
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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AIAC Asia ADR Week 2025 | Ushering in a New Era of Arbitration Excellence
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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“We are aghast and shocked”; Kerala HC expresses concern over potential exploitation of poor women in Surrogacy and Egg Donation Programs
“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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Supreme Court issues notice on plea to club chargesheets in Cash-for-Jobs case against former TN Minister Senthil Balaji
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 of Constitution’; Kerala HC quashes LIC rejection orders
“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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Supreme Court dismisses 13 SLPs in Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam case, including bail plea by former IAS Anil Tuteja
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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Breakdown of Supreme Court verdict in Bhushan Power & Steel Insolvency case
“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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Supreme Court grants interim bail in POCSO case; Orders housing, employment, and counselling support to facilitate convict’s reunion with prosecutrix and minor child
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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‘RTE Act and RPwD Act not applicable to Sainik Schools’: Madras HC upholds rejection of student’s admission for failing medical fitness norms
“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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Allahabad HC stays NHRC orders directing EOW to conduct inquiry into 558 aided Madrasas across the State
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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Supreme Court upholds Advocate’s 3-year suspension for misconduct; Bars License renewal without its nod
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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“Legal process cannot be misused to re-traumatise child abuse survivors”: SC rejects POCSO convict’s plea to recall 11-year-old niece for cross-examination
“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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Fireside Chat during DAW 2025 | Leading Arbitration Experts Discuss India’s Evolving Dispute Resolution Landscape
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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Uzbekistan Arbitration Week 2025 | Flagship Conference session on Dos and Don’ts in International Arbitral Proceedings: Counsel Perspective
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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Allahabad High Court ruling that prompted UP Govt. banning caste mentions in police records, public signs, vehicles, etc
“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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