Explained| How Pakistan's Retaliation To 'Operation Sindoor' Violates International Humanitarian Law

In this Special Explainer presented by Anmol Kaur Bawa, we break down the violations of International Humanitarian Law by Pakistan in the ongoing Indo-Pak tensions after the unfortunate Pahalgam Terror Attacks on April 22. The explainer focuses on what is meant by 'indiscriminate attacks' and how...

Supreme Court Monthly Round-up: April 2025

Why NEET Must Go? Tamil Nadu's Case For Educational Justice

Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) And Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Monthly Digest – April 2025

CJI Sanjiv Khanna's Legacy: Quietly Defending Constitution Through Trials By Fire

Supreme Court Affirms Calcutta HC View That CCTV Can't Be Installed In Home Without Consent Of All Occupants

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Supreme Court Monthly Round-up: April 2025

Nominal Index [Citation 369 - 510]CitationsRanjit Sarkar v. Ravi Ganesh Bhardwaj and Ors. 2025 LiveLaw (SC) 369Md Gulzar v. State of Bihar | SLP(Crl)...

To Tackle 7 Lakh Criminal Appeals, Supreme Court Advises HCs : Use AI Tools, Digitise Records, Appoint Case Management Registrars

The Court suggested to make rules to ensure that soft copies of lower court records are automatically transmitted once HC admits an appeal.

PMLA Accused Entitled To Hearing Before Cognizance Is Taken Of ED Complaint Filed After BNSS Came Into Effect : Supreme Court

S. 19 PC Act | Sanction Not Vitiated Due To Minor Edits In Draft Sanction Order Without Affecting Substance : Supreme Court

Courts Must Always Remain Open To Public Debate & Criticism; Even Subjudice Issues Can Be Debated By People & Press : Supreme Court

Cognizance Of Offence Under S.186 IPC Can't Be Taken On Police Report/Chargesheet: Supreme Court

Unregistered Agreement To Sell Admissible As Evidence To Prove Contract In Specific Performance Suit : Supreme Court

BREAKING | Supreme Court Demotes Deputy Collector Who Demolished Slum-Dwellers' Huts Defying HC Order, Imposes Rs.1 Lakh Fine

Right To Education Act | Diploma Or Bachelor's In Elementary Education Essential For Junior Teacher Post: Punjab & Haryana HC

Calcutta High Court Revokes 24,000 Educational Jobs | Points to State Cabinets Role in Fraudulent Appointments

Default Bail Can't Be Granted If Chargesheet Is Filed Within Time, Even If Not Accompanied With Chemical Examination Report: Calcutta HC

When Assessee-Company Can Prove Genuineness Of Transaction, Delhi HC's 'NR Portfolio' Judgment Not Applicable: Calcutta HC

Change Of Counsel Is Not Grounds To Recall Witness, Accused Can't Hijack Proceedings Of Court As Per Convenience: Madhya Pradesh HC

Suitability Of PwD Candidate Must Not Solely Be Assessed Based On Medical Certificate But Also Functional Assessment: Karnataka HC

Few Moral Lapses & Return To Normal Life Is Not 'Living In Adultery': Patna HC Upholds Wife's Right To Maintenance

Not Required To Hear Accused While Taking Cognisance U/S 223 Of BNSS For Complaints Made Under NI Act: Karnataka HC

Writ Against Third Party Is Maintainable Despite Arbitration Clause When There Are No Disputes Between Contracting Parties: Calcutta HC

Punjab Govt Moves High Court To Recall Order Directing It To Abide By Centre's Decision For Giving Extra Share Of Water To Haryana

Tenant's Mere Non-Cultivation Of Land Personally Does Not Amount To Breach Of S.32R Of Tenancy Act: Bombay HC

'Facilitates Resolution Process': Madras HC Upholds Circular Allowing Creditor To Recommend Resolution Professional In Application U/S 95 Of IBC

S.17A PC Act | If Information About More Offenders Is Found During Trap Proceeding, CBI Can't Be Rendered Helpless In Continuing Probe: Delhi HC

Court Commissioner Can Be Appointed At Pre-Mature Stage Under Order 26 Rule 9 CPC In Encroachment & Boundary Dispute Cases: Bombay High Court

Penalty Orders U/S 270A Of Income Tax Act Cannot Be Issued After Approval Of Resolution Plan U/S 31 Of IBC: Gujarat HC

Prior Approval U/S 17A Of PC Act Cannot Be Bypassed By Only Projecting Offence Under IPC While Filing FIR: Karnataka HC

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Complaint Filed In UP Court Against Rahul Gandhi For Calling Lord Rama A 'Mythological Figure' During US Visit

A criminal complaint has been filed against Congress Leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, over his alleged remark on Lord Rama, referring to him as a 'mythological' figure during an interactive session in the US last month The complaint has been moved by Advocate Hari...

Ex-Promoter Of Bhushan Power Moves NCLT To Enforce Supreme Court's Liquidation Order

Delhi Court Defers Pronouncement Of Verdict After Stenographer Left Threatening Suicide

All Conviction, Bail-Related Judgments Must Carry Coversheet Informing About Free Legal Aid Facilities: Patna High Court

J&K High Court Issues Safety Directions For Border Courts Amid Cross-Border Shelling, Emphasises On VC Hearings & Securing Important Documents

“Close Ties With Jamaat-e-Islami & JKLF”, CAT Srinagar Upholds Dismissal Of Kashmir University Professor

India-Pakistan Tensions: NALSA Postpones 2nd National Lok Adalat In Border States/UTs Citing Security Concerns

Karnataka Legislative Assembly Disqualifies MLA Janardhan Reddy Over Conviction In Illegal Mining Case

Punjab & Haryana HC Issues Directions For Amritsar District Court To Ensure Safety Of Litigants, Judicial Officers Amid Border Tensions

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Copyright And Classical Music - Analysis Of Delhi HC Judgment

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Smriti R Saroja & Sunand Subramaniam

Copyright And Classical Music - Analysis Of Delhi HC Judgment

12 May 2025 2:19 PM IST

K.Kannan, Senior Advocate

Why NEET Must Go? Tamil Nadu's Case For Educational Justice

12 May 2025 12:50 PM IST

Manu Sebastian

CJI Sanjiv Khanna's Legacy: Quietly Defending Constitution Through Trials By Fire

Balasamy Verdict: A Judicial Verdict Too Far

11 May 2025 1:15 PM IST

Rishabh Shukla

Balasamy Verdict: A Judicial Verdict Too Far

Humour And Persons With Disabilities— The Thin Difference Between “Disability Humour” And “Disabling Humour”

9 May 2025 12:12 PM IST

Dr. Nidhi Sharma

Humour And Persons With Disabilities— The Thin Difference Between “Disability Humour” And “Disabling Humour”

8 May 2025 12:31 PM IST

Ananya Sharma & Roopan Atwal

Disservice To The Military Florence Nightingale Undone By The Supreme Court

The Silent Burden Of Paper: A Plea For Technological Equity In Delhis District Courts

8 May 2025 10:15 AM IST

Anuj Kapoor

The Silent Burden Of Paper: A Plea For Technological Equity In Delhi's District Courts

7 May 2025 1:33 PM IST

Raju Ramachandran , Senior Advocate

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Should Grounds Of Arrest Be Mandatorily Supplied Prior To Arrest In Every Case?

6 May 2025 2:00 PM IST

Soumyajit Das Mahapatra

Should Grounds Of Arrest Be Mandatorily Supplied 'Prior' To Arrest In Every Case?

Can Arbitral Awards Be Modified In Setting-Aside Proceedings? – A Brief On Supreme Courts Re-Interpretation Of Section 34 Of Arbitration Act

6 May 2025 9:00 AM IST

Aashish Gupta, Puneeth Ganapathy, Rishab Aggarwal

Can Arbitral Awards Be Modified In Setting-Aside Proceedings? – A Brief On Supreme Court's Re-Interpretation Of Section 34 Of Arbitration Act

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Cross-Border Restructuring: Kochhar & Co. Advises Tata Communications

Kochhar & Co. has advised Tata Communications Limited (TCL) on a significant group restructuring. Besides India, the restructuring also involved TCL entities in Singapore, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands.The transaction was led by Kochhar & Co.'s Mumbai Senior Partner & Head, Rajarshi Chakrabarti, and Partner Sameena Jahangir,...

Law Clerk – Cum – Research Assistants Vacancy At The High Court Of Karnataka

Call For Applications: Consultant (Litigation) At Square Circle Clinic, NALSAR [Apply By 15th May, 2025]

Strengthening Ties: Singapore Leads The Way For Future Indian Insolvency Cases

The U.S. Tariff Regime Under Trump: April 2025: Snapshot And Strategic Overview

Promotions At Dua Associates 2025

Kochhar & Co. Advises ElevenX Capital On The India Leg Of Its Sale Of Portfolio Company OculusIT To Avathon Capital

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Explained| How Pakistan's Retaliation To 'Operation Sindoor' Violates International Humanitarian Law

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Deputy Collector Demoted | ANI V Wikipedia | Pollution Control Board Vacancies | National Education Policy [VIDEO]

9 May 2025 9:40 AM IST

Special POCSO Courts | Operation Sindoor | Lakhimpur Kheri Case | Child Adoption Leave [VIDEO]

7 May 2025 9:43 PM IST

CLAT-UG 2025 | PMLA Evidence | 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots | Shiv Sena (UBT) | Live-in Relationships [VIDEO]

7 May 2025 10:04 AM IST

Judges' Assets | A Raja | Power Grid | SYL Canal Dispute [VIDEO]

7 May 2025 10:01 AM IST

Samay Raina | Waqf Amendment Act | Biren Singh Audio Tapes | Red Fort [VIDEO]

2 May 2025 9:56 PM IST

Pahalgam Attack | Malegaon Blast-Pragya Thakur | Sonia & Rahul Gandhi- National Herald | Taj Mahal [VIDEO]

1 May 2025 11:19 PM IST

Pahalgam Terror Attack | Bail Under CGST Act | SC/ST Act | Abetment Of Suicide [VIDEO]

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When Assessee-Company Can Prove Genuineness Of Transaction, Delhi HC's 'NR Portfolio' Judgment Not Applicable: Calcutta HC

The Calcutta High Court has made it clear that the Delhi High Court decisions in NR Portfolio and Navodaya Castles will hold no value where an assessee-company establishes the identity of its shares subscribers, creditworthiness of the share subscribers and genuineness of the transactions.In CIT v. NR Portfolio Private Limited (2014) and in CITA v....

Tax Weekly Round-Up: May 05 - May 11, 2025

Consultancy Services Rendered To Foreign University/Foreign Group Entity Are Not “Intermediary Services”; Service Tax Not Leviable: CESTAT

Disputed Amount Paid Under Protest Much After Clearance Of Goods Is Not Covered Under Unjust Enrichment: CESTAT

Patna High Court Upholds ₹25 Lakh Service Tax Demand Against Travel Agency Which Failed To Disclose Transactions & Claimed Records Were Lost In Fire

Dept Cannot Be Blamed If Assessee Is Not Diligent In Checking GST Portal For Show Cause Notice: Delhi High Court

Orders Under Omitted Rule 96(10) Of CGST Rule, 2017 Post 8th Oct, 2024 Not Valid; No Savings Clause: Uttarakhand High Court

Calcutta High Court Upholds Quashing Of ₹7.29 Crore Penalty Imposed On Dissolved HUF

Once Input Tax Credit Is Wrongfully Availed Due To Fraud Or Suppression, State Officer Can Issue Notice Even Without Central Action: Patna HC

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The Feasibility Of A Police Officer Independently Obtaining The Specimen Signatures And Handwritings Of An Accused Person During The Stage Of Investigation

IBC | Difference Between 'Avoidance Transactions' & 'Fraudulent Or Wrongful Trading' : Supreme Court Explains

When Can Entire Selection Process Be Set Aside For Irregularities? Supreme Court Lays Down 4 Key Principles

Difference Between FIR Registration Provisions Under S. 154 CrPC & S. 173 BNSS: Supreme Court Explains

Know The Law | Distinction Between Gift/Settlement Deed & Will : Supreme Court Explains

Explained | Can FIR Be Registered Against A Sitting Judge? What Is In-House Enquiry Procedure On Complaint Against Judge?

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Inordinate Delay In Delivery Of Flat By Emaar India; NCDRC Enhances Compensation Awarded By State Commission

The National Commission Disputes Redressal Commission (“NCDRC”) bench comprising Subhash Chandra, Presiding Member and AVM J. Rajendra, Member has enhanced the amount of compensation awarded by Delhi State Commission from 8% to 9% per annum for delayed possession of flat by Emaar India Ltd. However, the commission held that multiple...

$Delhi District Commission Holds TDI Infracorp Liable For Delayed Possession Of Flat$

Delhi District Commission Holds TDI Infracorp Liable For Delayed Possession Of Flat

Denial Of Insurance Claim Justified In Case Death Occurs Before Commencement Of Risk Cover: NCDRC

Sudden Cancellation Of Flight Without Provision Of Alternative Tickets Is 'Deficiency In Service' : Delhi District Commission Holds TATA SIA Liable

Ahmedabad District Commission Holds Iffco Tokio General Insurance Co. Liable For Wrongful Repudiation Of Valid Claim

NCDRC Holds Jupiter Infrastructure, Partner Entities Liable For Failure To Deliver Possession , Initiates Refunds

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Book Review: The Foresighted Ambedkar Idea That Shaped Indian Constitutional Discourse”, Written By 'Anurag Bhaskar'

When we think of Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar as historical personality, it appears as ever evolving like evolution. This book “The Foresighted Ambedkar Idea That Shaped Indian Constitutional Discourse”, written by 'Anurag Bhaskar' is, just an another attempt which furthers the same cause of evolutionary mechanism present in Ambedkar and makes his picture...

Book Review: Unravelling the Kashmir Knot – Past, Present and Future By Dr. Aman Hingorani

Three decades ago, I read Freedom at Midnight by Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre. The book's vivid portrayal of partition of the Indian subcontinent and its aftermath left a lasting impression, recounting events like the astrologically influenced timing of independence, the gruesome massacres during the partition, Mahatma Gandhi's...

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“This Century Will Define India's Ascent As A Global Arbitration Leader” Justice Hima Kohli At The India-MENA Arbitration Summit

21 Feb 2024 1:24 PM IST

Sama Presents 7th Indian Mediation Week: "Resolutionary Of The Year"

15 Feb 2024 11:01 AM IST

Justice Amanullah Emphasizes The Significance Of Ethics In Legal Practice At The 'Workshop For Young Advocates: Shaping Futuristic India'

13 Feb 2024 2:59 PM IST

Former SC Judge, Justice SK Kaul Advocates For Mediation Over Traditional Legal Process, Recommends Mediation Training for Judges

13 Feb 2024 11:01 AM IST

Navigating The Legal Landscape Of Access To Justice: Insights From Winter Internship 2023-24 Of Delhi State Legal Services Authority

30 Jan 2024 11:21 AM IST

Justice D B Chakarvarty Launches 'Curated Successful Mediation Stories' In E-Mediation Writings' January Edition - Volume 19

27 Jan 2024 1:18 PM IST

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सुप्रीम कोर्ट मंथली राउंड अप : अप्रैल, 2025

सुप्रीम कोर्ट में पिछले महीने (01 अप्रैल, 2025 से 30 अप्रैल, 2025 तक) तक क्या कुछ हुआ, जानने के लिए देखते हैं सुप्रीम कोर्ट मंथली राउंड अप।S.197 CrPC | पुलिस अधिकारियों के खिलाफ उनके अधिकार से परे जाकर किए गए कार्यों के लिए भी मुकदमा चलाने के लिए पूर्व अनुमति की आवश्यकता: सुप्रीम कोर्टसुप्रीम कोर्ट...

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'ऑपरेशन सिंदूर' का व्यावसायिक शोषण न हो : सुप्रीम कोर्ट में याचिका, ट्रेडमार्क पंजीकरण पर रोक की मांग

नोएडा DND फ्लाईवे पर नहीं लगेगा टोल, सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने पुनर्विचार याचिका की खारिज

राष्ट्रपति ने जस्टिस सूर्यकांत को NALSA के एक्जीक्यूटिव चेयरमैन के रूप में नामित किया

सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने सभी हाईकोर्ट से निर्णय सुनाए जाने और अपलोड किए जाने पर रिपोर्ट प्रस्तुत करने को कहा

NDPS Act | इन-चार्ज एसएचओ, थाना प्रभारी की अनुपस्थिति में तलाशी लेने के लिए सक्षम : सुप्रीम कोर्ट

न्यायालय के आदेशों की अवहेलना लोकतंत्र के आधार पर कानून के शासन पर हमला: सुप्रीम कोर्ट

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Hungary's Open Defiance And International Criminal Court's Uncertain Future

US Court Finds NSO Liable For Hacking Of WhatsApp Using Pegasus Malware

Gautam Adani Devised Bribery Scheme To Make Indian Govt Entity Buy Solar Power From His Company: US Dept Of Justice

India's Legislative Shield Against Infant Formula Risks And Lessons From The Abbott Case

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Librarian & Librarian Cum Research Assistant Vacancy At District Judiciary & Industrial Courts & Labour Courts

Manav Malhotra

The High Court of Gujarat invites online application for the post of Librarian (Group–C) on the establishment of the District Judiciary and Librarian cum Research Assistant (Group–C) on the establishment of Industrial Courts and Labour Courts.Name of the Post: Librarian & Librarian cum Research Assistant (Group-C) No. of Post: Librarian (Group C): 57 (Fifty-Seven) Librarian cum Research...

Judicial Member Vacancy At Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT), Mumbai

Manav Malhotra

Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic Affairs invites application for the post of Judicial Member in Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT), Mumbai.Name of the Post: Judicial Member No. of Post: 01 (One) Essential Qualification and Experience • As pet rule 3 (7) (b) of the Tribunal (Conditions of Service) Rules, 2021, a person shall not he qualified for appointment as Judicial Member of...

Chief Legal Advisor Vacancy At Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Limited

Manav Malhotra

Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Limited invites application for the post of Chief Legal Advisor.Name of the Post: Chief Legal Advisor No. of Post: 01 (One) Essential Qualification and Experience • Degree in Law of recognized University with minimum 50% Marks. • Minimum 07 years' experience as an Advocate. Out of total 07 years' experience, minimum 03 years' experience of...

Assistant Professor (Law) Vacancy At Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur

Manav Malhotra

Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur invites application for the post of Assistant Professor (Law) on Contractual/Ad-hoc basis.Name of the Post: Assistant Professor (Law) No. of Post: 08 (Eight) Remuneration: Rs. 65,000/- month Essential Qualification and Experience (A) A Master's degree with 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale wherever the grading system is followed) in...

Consultant (Techno-Legal) Vacancy At Digital India Corporation

Manav Malhotra

Digital India Corporation under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, Government of India invites online application for the post of Consultant (Techno-Legal).Name of the Post: Consultant (Techno-Legal) No. of Post: 01 (One) Essential Qualification and Experience • Bachelor's degree in law, or a related field. Master's degree in law is preferred. • Advanced degrees or...

Kerala State Higher Judicial Service Examination – 2025

Manav Malhotra

The High Court of Kerala invites online application for the post of District and Sessions Judge in the Kerala State Higher Judicial Service by direct recruitment from the Bar.Name of the Post: District and Sessions Judge No. of Post: 06 (Six)Age Limit: 35-45 YearsEssential Qualification and Experience • Shall be a practising Advocate having a standing of not less than seven years of practice, as...