Soumya Yadav, Author at SCC Times

Status quo order cannot hinder flood mitigation; Eco Park and ponds conceived in larger public interest: Madras High Court

“It is necessary to reiterate the grave concerns surrounding air pollution and AQI levels, the reduction of which forms a central part of the rationale behind the Eco Park, since air pollution today is not merely an environmental issue, it has become a public health emergency.”

Appointments & Transfers News

Justice J.S. Verma Fellowship Scheme: Opportunities for Young Advocates

To identify and support promising young advocates in Supreme Court litigation, the Supreme Court Lawyers Welfare Trust has instituted the Justice J.S. Verma Fellowships.

Case Briefs High Courts

‘Merit alone counts at Super Speciality level’: Orissa High Court dismisses plea for reservation in Assistant Professor posts

“The post in other disciplines have already been filled up and none of the appointees are party to the writ petition and in absence of them, their selection and appointment cannot be interfered with.”

denying advocate to legally untrained person

Case Briefs High Courts

‘Refusal must be reasoned/justified’; Bombay HC sets aside Labour Court’s order refusing advocate representation to a legally untrained person

“When a party demonstrates genuine inability to represent itself and seeks professional assistance without mala fides, the Labour Court ought to grant such leave unless strong reasons exist to the contrary.”

Legal RoundUp Topic-wise Roundup

Intellectual Property Rights November 2025: Key IPR rulings of the Month

Compiling key judgments from High Courts across India, this roundup presents November’s significant developments in copyright, trade mark, trade dress, and personality rights, reflecting evolving trends in IP protection and enforcement.