Section 116 In The DNA Era: Protection Of Legitimacy Or Forced Fatherhood?

Section 116 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (hereinafter referred to as the BSA), corresponding to Section 112 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, provides that a child born during the continuance of a valid marriage between spouses, or within 280 days after its dissolution, shall be conclusive proof of legitimacy. By creating this conclusive presumption, the husband is effectively barred from producing any evidence to rebut the legitimacy of the child. The only defence available is to...

NLU Delhi, CIIPC & DPIIT Announce 2nd Edition of Vidhi Pragati National IP Moot Court Competition

The Centre for Innovation, Intellectual Property and Competition (CIIPC) and the IPR Chair at National Law University Delhi, in collaboration with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has announced the 2nd Edition of Vidhi Pragati: National IP Moot Court Competition.The competition...

Army Institute of Law, Mohali Organises One-Day National Seminar on “Restraint on Media: A Pathway to Strengthen Democracy”

The Army Institute of Law, Mohali, under the aegis of its Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), is organising a One-Day National Seminar on the theme “Restraint on Media: A Pathway to Strengthen Democracy”, scheduled to be held on 28th March, 2026. The seminar aims to foster meaningful academic and professional dialogue on the contemporary...

CBCL, NLIU Bhopal Announces 2nd IDIA National Essay Writing Competition

The Centre for Business and Commercial Laws (CBCL), NLIU Bhopal, in collaboration with the IDIA MP Chapter, has announced the 2nd IDIA National Essay Writing Competition, with S&R Associates as the title sponsorAbout the Competition:The “2nd IDIA - NLIU CBCL National Essay Writing Competition” offers a platform for legal scholars to address...

HNLU Raipur Hosts National Workshop On 50 Years Of Ramsar Convention, Marking Chhattisgarh's First Ramsar Site

Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur successfully organised an online national workshop titled “50 Years of the Ramsar Convention: Wetland Conservation in Global & Indian Contexts” on 2 February 2026, coinciding with World Wetlands Day. The workshop also commemorated a historic milestone for the State with the recognition of...

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Faculty of Law, Jai Narain Vyas University Organises Third B.L. Purohit Memorial National Moot Court Competition

The Faculty of Law, Jai Narain Vyas University, has announced the Third Edition of the B.L. Purohit Memorial National Moot Court Competition, dedicated to the memory of Late Shri B.L. Purohit, a Designated Senior Advocate of the Rajasthan High Court, former President of the Bar Association, and a distinguished member of the Bar Council.This...

NMIMS Navi Mumbai Invites Participation: 5th Annual Mediation Competition 2026

SVKM's NMIMS, School of Law, Navi Mumbai, was established in 2018 with the vision of providing high-quality legal education that balances academic excellence with practical exposure. As a constituent of SVKM's NMIMS Deemed-to-be University, the School of Law is committed to developing competent, ethical, and industry-ready legal professionals. The...

National Conference On “The New Labour Codes: Prospective Concerns For Human Rights”

Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab, through its Centre for Advanced Studies in Labour Welfare (CASLW) and Centre for Advanced Studies in Human Rights (CASIHR), is organising a One-Day National Conference titled “The New Labour Codes: Prospective Concerns for Human Rights” on 20 March 2026 in hybrid mode.The conference aims to...

Call For Papers: Doon Journal Of Multidisciplinary Research [Vol 5, Issue 1, E-Issn: 2583-2581, Indexed Journal]: Submit By March, 30

Doon Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (e-ISSN: 2583-2581) is an Indian journal that publishes top-notch original research in various fields, including law, the arts, science, commerce, social science, and management. The publication has undergone peer review. Since this Journal publishes four issues minimum each year online, its periodicity is...

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GNLU Centre For Women And Child Rights Invites Abstracts For 'Women At Work' Policy Drafting Competition

GNLU Centre for Women and Child Rights invites students and researchers to submit abstracts for the upcoming Women at Work: Policy Drafting Competition. The event is a part of the Women at Work: International Conference taking place in Gujarat National Law University on the 7th and 8th of March 2026.Established in September 2020 under the aegis of...