One-Week National Level Online Capacity Building Programme on Law and Public Policy
Organised by CPLAN, NUSRL Ranchi, in collaboration with ProBono India
Public Policy
“Bridging legal cultures”: Gary Born and Kristina Bittner on International Arbitration at CADRA International Arbitration Summer School 2026
The opening session of the CADRA International Arbitration Summer School 2026 brought together Gary Born and Kristina Bittner for an introduction to international arbitration, covering cross-border practice, legal cultures, the New York Convention, UNCITRAL Model Law, institutional arbitration, arbitration agreements and career opportunities for young practitioners.
From Law to Commerce: GCAI India—Singapore Legal Bridge Opens a New Chapter in Legal Collaboration
The inaugural ceremony of the GCAI India—Singapore Legal Bridge brought together distinguished members of the judiciary, government, legal profession, business community and corporate counsel to deliberate upon the evolving India—Singapore relationship and the role of law in facilitating trade, investment, innovation and cross-border commerce.
Delhi Lakhpati Bitiya Scheme Rules: Rs. 1 Lakh Promised for the Girl Child
Delhi Government notified the Delhi Lakhpati Bitiya Scheme Rules, to ensure long-term empowerment and financial security of girl children, with cumulative benefits of Rs. 1 lakh or more through milestone-linked support.
Bombay High Court quashes arbitral award rendered in undue haste after four-year delay and absence of hearing
“The Arbitrator has clearly misconducted by citing the pretext of non-existent Covid-19 restrictions for his own inefficiency, but hurriedly making the award when lockdown restrictions actually existed.”
Parties agreeing to rate of interest cannot later challenge it on ground of public policy: SC upholds 36% interest in BPL-Morgan Securities and Credits case
BPL Ltd., having knowingly entered into the bill discounting agreement, was bound by its terms. Since it defaulted on repayment for years, the stipulated 36% compound interest could not be considered burdensome or oppressive.
SCC Online signs MoU with The Dialogue to Strengthen Legal and Policy Research
SCC Online has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Dialogue, to foster a robust ecosystem for legal and policy research.
‘Arbitrator rewrote the contract in effect’; Supreme Court sets aside multi crore Arbitral Award against IRCTC in Catering Contract dispute
The Arbitrator was, therefore, not justified in undertaking interpretation of the contractual terms contrary to language used therein, which merely mirrored the policy decisions of the Railway Board which were binding in nature”.
Delhi High Court Law Researchers Get a Pay and Policy Upgrade
Delhi Govt approves the increase in numbers of Law Researchers for Delhi High Court and remuneration hike at ₹80,000, enhancing legal research support.
Strengthening Aadhaar Governance: Key Changes in UIDAI’s 2025 Fees Regulations
UIDAI’s 2025 amendment marks a strategic evolution in Aadhaar governance, balancing cost recovery with public interest and operational efficiency
Jharkhand HC declares S. 22-A of Registration Act introduced by 1991 Bihar Amendment Act, as unconstitutional
The Court relied upon the decision of the Supreme Court in a case where a similar amendment of by State of Rajasthan was held ultra vires Article 14 and Article 246 of the Constitution due to the doctrine of public policy being vague and uncertain.
Explained | Why SC upheld validity of restrictive covenant with indemnity clause of Rs 2 Lakhs in case of premature resignation from Vijaya Bank’s service
Vijaya Bank while issuing the appointment letter to the respondent, included a restrictive covenant carrying an indemnity clause, wherein the respondent had to pay the Bank if he leaves the service before completion of 3 years.
The PASL and Disortho Rulings: Foreign Arbitration for Indian Parties — Progress, Challenges and Global Lessons
by Prerana Priyanshu* and Asad Hussain**
Career in Tech Policy Unpacked: In conversation with Kriti Trehan
Interviewed by K V Vinaya
Arbitration in Government Contracts: Party Autonomy Versus Public Policy
by Vasanth Rajasekaran* and Harshvardhan Korada**
‘Duty of Referral Court in post-award stage to prevent misuse of arbitration’; Delhi HC rejects plea by Jaiprakash Associates for second arbitration in Rs. 360 Crores claim
“Applying the ‘eye of the needle’ test, the Court has no hesitation in observing that the prima facie scrutiny of the facts of the present case, leads to a clear conclusion that there is not even a vestige of doubt that the claim is non-arbitrable.”
4th Edition of GNLU International Conference on Business, Law & Public Policy [February 22 & 23, 2025]
The GNLU International Conference on Business, Law & Public Policy (GICBLP), in collaboration with Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas
Call for Papers | NLIU-CPS Journal for Legislative Drafting and Parliamentary Research [JLDPR]
[Submissions for papers are invited for NLIU-CPS Journal for Legislative Drafting and Parliamentary Research (JLDPR) (Volume III). The last date of submission is December 10, 2024]
Christ University | National Blog Writing Competition on ADR and Arbitration Law
School of Law, CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Bangalore is hosting the first edition of the National Blog Writing Competition on ADR
Jharkhand HC sets aside orders reducing pay scale of an employee for requirement of Diploma in Engineering
The Court stated that recovery of excess amount from the employee was not permissible, if there was no misrepresentation or suppression by the petitioner.