C.P. Radhakrishnan Elected as India’s 15th Vice-President
C.P. Radhakrishnan appointed as Vice-President of India, notified by the Ministry of Law and Justice following the official election result.
Ministry of Law and Justice
Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025 notified: Legal Framework and Repealed Laws
This Act replaced 4 laws to streamline the immigration process and enhance national security.
A New Era in Taxation: Income Tax Act, 2025 Replaces more than 60-Year-Old Law
The Income-tax Tax Act, 2025 is concise, lucid and easy to read and understand which will help in reducing disputes, litigations and provide clearer tax certainty to taxpayers.
National Anti-Doping Act, 2022 amended to include provisions of World Anti- Doping Code
The 2025 amendment strengthens the anti-doping framework in India, prohibiting doping.
Coastal Shipping Act, 2025 partially repeals Provisions of Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 dealing with Control of Indian Ships and Ships Engaged in Coasting Trade
An Act to regulate coastal shipping and promote coastal trade and encourage domestic participation.
Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, 2025 repeals century old law to make India’s shipping sector future- ready
The Act outlines special provision regarding carrier’s liability and responsibility for specific goods
President passes Bills of Lading Act, 2025 replacing colonial-era Bills of Lading Act, 1856
The new Bills of Lading Act, 2025 replaces the outdated and inadequate provisions with a structured and simplified legal framework.
Centre notifies transfer of 4 High Court Chief Justices and 18 High Court Judges
On 14-7-2025, the President of India, in exercise of powers under Article 222(1) of the Constitution, issued the transfer orders.
President appoints Justice N.V. Anjaria, Justice Vijay Bishnoi and Justice A.S. Chandurkar as Judges of Supreme Court
On 26-5-2025, the Supreme Court Collegium had recommended the appointment of 3 new Judges to the Supreme Court.
Centre notifies transfer of 7 High Court Judges
The Supreme Court Collegium had recommended the transfer of 7 HC Judges in April 2025 to infuse inclusivity and diversity and to strengthen the quality of administration of justice.
Lucknow University | 1st Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma Pro Bono Conclave, 2025
Department of Justice, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India
MNLU Mumbai | Yuvak Biradari (Bharat) International Policy Drafting & Presentation Competition 2025
Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai’s Pro Bono Club and Centre for Applied Research in Public Health Law
Govt. appoints Justice Harish Tandon and Justice Biren A. Vaishav as Chief Justice of Orissa HC and Acting Chief Justice of Gujarat HC, respectively
The Collegium headed by Justice Sanjiv Khanna, CJI, recommended the appointment of Justice Harish Tandon, Judge Calcutta High Court, as Chief Justice of Orissa High Court.
Ministry of Law and Justice appoints Dr. Anju Rathi Rana as the Secretary of the Department of Legal Affairs
Dr Rana was previously the Additional Secretary in the Department of Legal Affairs.
President appoints Justice Joymalya Bagchi as Judge of Supreme Court of India
The Supreme Court Collegium, headed by Justice Sanjiv Khanna, CJI, in its meeting held on 06-3-2025, recommended the name of Justice Bagchi for the Supreme Court.
General Counsels’ Association of India gives major recommendations for Draft Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2025
The suggestions encompassed key areas such as definition of legal practitioner, legal privilege, right to practice and code of conduct for legal practitioners.
Centre notifies appointment of Judges for the High Courts of Allahabad, Bombay and Rajasthan
The appointments by the President of India were notified by the Ministry of Law and Justice on 23-1-2025.
University of Lucknow | Beyond the Courtroom: Exploring Unconventional Methods of Dispute Resolution
On the occasion of 76th Republic Day, Pro Bono Club, University of Lucknow
Centre notifies appointment of Acting Chief Justices for High Courts of Patna and Telangana
Justice Ashutosh Kumar and Justice Sujoy Paul were appointed as Acting Chief Justices of Patna and Telangana High Courts respectively.
Centre notifies appointment of Justice Alok Aradhe as Chief Justice of Bombay High Court
The Supreme Court Collegium on 7-1-2025 had recommended the transfer of Justice Aradhe to Bombay High Court.