In Conversation with Ms Shraddha Mor Agrawal, Head, Legal Team, Mizuho Bank, Mumbai
Interviewed by Chakshita Agarwal
COVID-19 Pandemic
Law Commission recommends revision and review of Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897
Law Commission expressed that “Given the shifting social patterns and growing population, the management, control and prevention of epidemic diseases cannot be restricted to a century old law.”
Supreme Court stays Calcutta HC order which restricted application filed under S.29A(4) of Arbitration Act after expiry of term of the Tribunal
Supreme Court issued notice in the present SLP and tagged it with SLP titled Rohan Builders (India) Pvt. Ltd. vs. Berger Paints India Ltd.
Madras High Court dismisses lawyers’ pleas praying to participate as eligible candidates in direct recruitment to the post of Civil Judge
“If the plea of the petitioners is accepted, it would amount to opening a Pandora box and several other similarly candidates would start knocking at the doors of this Court with the similar demand and in that case, recruitment will turn out to be a never-ending process as the examination is scheduled on 19-08-2023.”
Himachal Pradesh High Court Dismisses Petition challenging Prescribed Age Limit for appointment of Assistant District Attorneys
The Court said that the State Government was well within its powers to carve out exceptions for a particular category of post, in so far as the prescription of age limit by direct recruitment to a was concerned.
[Covishield Vaccine] Content against Adar Poonawala – Serum Institute prima facie defamatory: Bombay High Court
Bombay High Court pointed at the alleged ban on Covishield/Astra Zenica vaccine in European countries to be a misconception while stating the correct facts that it was a temporary measure.
Supreme Court stays Allahabad HC order directing UP Schools to refund or adjust 15 % school fees paid during Covid-19 pandemic
Supreme Court stayed the operation of the Allahabad High Court's judgment to the extent it directs refund of the fee paid to ex-students, till the next date of hearing.
In Conversation with Claudia Salomon, President ICC, International Court of Arbitration
Interviewed by Bhumika Indulia
CIC | Centre’s denial on information relating to committee set up to ensure adequate availability of medical oxygen during COVID-19, is justified? Succinct Report
Central Information Commission (CIC): Vanaja N. Sarna (Information Commissioner), observed that, For a CPIO to be able to ascertain the impediment to
Crisis Cartel and State Aid: An Alternative to Competition Authority during COVID-19 Pandemic
by Yash Vardhan Garu* and Kashish Harwani**
Dealing with the Notions of Hardship and Force Majeure in International Commercial Contracts: Tackling Unforeseen Events in a Changing World
by Swarnendu Chatterjee* and Arushi Bhagotra**
Amidst pandemic, Delhi District Court allows recording of evidence through video conferencing with directions to comply with VC Rules framed by Del HC
District Court: The Court of Devanshu Sajlan, MM, NI Act-05/(West)/Delhi, allowed a mutual application moved on behalf of the parties for the
‘Jitsi’ not fit for the job. Need an effective, user-friendly virtual hearing platform: Madhya Pradesh Bar Council writes to Justice Chandrachud
Writing to Justice Dr. DY Chandrachud, after waiting for a response from the Chief Justice of Madhya Pradesh High Court for over
COVID-19 Surge | Bom HC | Reports of RT-PCR Tests to be made available on Whatsapp; COVID positive patients reports to be uploaded within 24 hours on ICMR portal
Bombay High Court: The Division Bench of Z.A. Haq and Amit Borkar, JJ., directed that reports for RT PCR test shall be made
Facing the Unprecedented: Status of Migrant Workers in Madhya Pradesh (M.P.)
by Rakshita Agarwal*, Rohit Sharma** and Lakshay Gupta ***
Cabinet approves proposal to extend EPF contribution 24% or another three months from June to August 2020
The Union Cabinet has given its approval for extending the contribution both 12% employees’ share and 12% employers’ share under Employees Provident
In India, members of Muslim minority being targeted by stigma and hate speech associating them with COVID-19: UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
During the 44th session of the Human Rights Council, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights — Michelle Bachelet issued a statement where
Force Majeure – The sudden apprising
by Prashanth Shivadass & Priyanka Yavagal*
Bom HC | Mother has an indefeasible legal right to natural guardianship vis-à-vis an illegitimate child
Bombay High Court: While deciding the instant custody matter, S.C. Gupte, J., held that as per the provisions of Section 6 of
COVID-19 Pandemic: Whether a Force Majeure Event? A Legal Analysis
by Akber Ahmad* and Maria Fatima**