Supreme Court Issues Directions for Speedy Trials in Dowry & Cruelty Cases
The Supreme Court has issued detailed directions to tackle delays in dowry and cruelty cases. From framing charges within 60–90 days and
Legal Reforms
30% Women’s Reservation to apply in Punjab & Haryana Bar Council Elections, Supervisory Committee to continue oversight: SC
The Court in Meena A Jagtap v. Bar Council of India, 2025 SCC OnLine SC 2749, directed that 30% posts of Executive Members along with that of ‘Treasurer’ of Gujarat High Court Bar Associations as well as all the District Bar Associations shall be exclusively earmarked/reserved for women advocates.
Delhi Govt. notifies Rules to empower Transgender Persons through inclusive governance, schemes, and equal opportunity
Delhi Govt announced ‘Delhi Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Rules, 2025’ a step towards enabling transgender individuals to live with dignity and become self-reliant.
South Africa enacts Plant Breeders’ Rights Act to strengthen protection of plant varieties
Following South Africa’s President assent, the long-awaited Plant Breeders’ Rights Act, 2018 officially comes into force from June 1, 2025, after years of preparation.
Govt revises reservation framework in Ladakh vide UT of Ladakh Reservation (Amendment) Regulations, 2025
Major Reforms reshapes Ladakh’s reservation policy in 2025.
Justice Abhay S. Oka, a tireless Champion of Justice, bids farewell to Supreme Court of India
Marking the conclusion of an extraordinary judicial career spanning more than four decades, Justice Abhay Oka retires on 23-5-2025. His journey, from the courtrooms of Thane to the pinnacle of the Indian judiciary, has been defined by a deep commitment to justice, tireless work ethic, and unshakable integrity.
“Let us move towards difference settlement from dispute resolution” says Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar at IIAC Colloquium
This report contains the keynote address by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar as Chief Guest at the Colloquium organised by India International Arbitration Centre (IIAC) at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
Future of Arbitration in India: Decoding the Draft Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill, 2024
by Abhisaar Bairagi*, Milind Sharma** and Ausaf Ayyub***
Ministry of MSME organises ‘Udyami Bharat’ event on International MSME Day
Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, in partnership with Ministry of Law and Justice and the National Law School, Delhi has organised ‘Udyami Bharat’ event on the ‘International MSME Day’.