Justice Rajesh Bindal, Former Supreme Court Judge Joins Parul University As Distinguished Honorary Professor Of Law

Former Supreme Court judge Justice Rajesh Bindal (Retd.) has joined the Parul Institute of Law, Parul University, as Distinguished Honorary Professor of Law. According to the University, the appointment is aimed at strengthening the interface between legal education and judicial practice by exposing students to constitutional adjudication, judicial reasoning, and contemporary legal discourse through interaction with a former judge of the Supreme Court of India.Justice Bindal served as a judge of...

Justice Salil Kumar Rai Stresses Simplicity In Advocacy, Says “High-Sounding Phrases Do Not Assist The Court”

Justice Salil Kumar Rai of the Allahabad High Court emphasised the importance of clarity and simplicity in legal advocacy, observing that “high-sounding phrases do not assist the Court.”He was speaking during the fifth episode of the 'Beyond Judgement' interactive series organised by Dr. Rajendra Prasad National Law University (RPNLU), Prayagraj, on May 22, 2026, where he interacted with students and shared insights from his judicial and professional journey.Reflecting on his entry into the...

HNLU Signs MoU With National Chi Nan University Of Taiwan

Hidayatullah National Law University of Raipur entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Chi Nan University of Taiwan to strengthen academic and research cooperation between the two institutions.The MoU was signed by and on 6 May 2026 at the NCNU campus in Taiwan.Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Vivekanandan, Vice Chancellor of HNLU stated that the MoU would facilitate collaboration between the two institutions in interdisciplinary areas and further strengthen academic...

Rajiv K. Luthra – NLUJ Accessibility Lab Inaugurated At National Law University, Jodhpur

National Law University, Jodhpur (NLUJ) witnessed a significant moment in the journey of inclusive legal education in India with the formal inauguration of the Rajiv K. Luthra – NLUJ Accessibility Lab — the first dedicated accessibility facility of its kind at the University campus, administered under the Centre for Disability Studies and Empowerment (CDSE), NLUJ.In a meaningful and symbolic gesture, the Accessibility Lab was inaugurated by students with special abilities, reflecting the spirit...

Mahindra University, HNLU Sign MoU To Promote Legal Education & Interdisciplinary Research

Mahindra University and Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote academic collaboration, interdisciplinary research, and institutional partnership in legal education and allied disciplines. The MoU was signed by HNLU Vice Chancellor Prof. Vivekanandan and Mahindra University Vice Chancellor Prof. Yajulu Medury during the inaugural ceremony of the International Arbitration Confluence jointly organised by the School of Law, Mahindra...

Institute Of Military Law To Celebrate 36th Raising Day On May 16

The Institute of Military Law (IML), Shankar Vihar, Delhi Cantt, will celebrate its 36th Raising Day on May 16, 2026, commemorating over three decades of excellence in military legal education and training. Established on May 16, 1990, the Institute is one of its kind in the Asian region exclusively dedicated to the training and study of military law.Functioning under the aegis of the Army Training Command and the Integrated Defence Staff for jointness of training, the Institute has conducted...

NUSRL's Kautilya Society Awarded 'Best Society Of The Year' At Kautilya Society Conclave

The Kautilya Society of the National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi, was awarded the “Best Society of the Year” at the Kautilya Society Conclave organised at the India International Centre, New Delhi.The two-day conclave, conducted on April 4 and 5, brought together representatives from Kautilya Societies across National Law Universities and served as a platform for discussions on law, governance and public policy. Representing NUSRL, Founding Convenor Gaurav Kumar...

Jindal Global Law School Wins Concordat 5.0 National ADR Fest 2026

Jindal Global Law School (JGLS) won Concordat 5.0, the National ADR Fest organised by IFIM Law School, Bengaluru, held from 8–10 May 2026. The winning team comprised Harsh Ponnappa C, Riddhi Raheja, and Devansh Desai, who represented JGLS in the Med-Arb Competition.In addition to the overall team victory, the JGLS contingent secured the awards for Best Mediator (Devansh Desai), Best Counsel (Harsh Ponnappa C), Best Client (Riddhi Raheja), and Best Memorial in the Med-Arb segment. PES University,...

Never Lose Hope: Rahul Agarwal Interacts With Students At Dr. Rajendra Prasad National Law University

Dr. Rajendra Prasad National Law University organised the third episode of its distinguished interactive series, “In Conversation with a Legal Luminary”, on May 8, 2026, at the University campus. The session featured Shri Rahul Agarwal, Additional Advocate General for the Uttar Pradesh Government and an alumnus of National Law School of India University and Harvard Law School. The interaction was moderated by Prof. (Dr.) Usha Tandon, Founding Vice-Chancellor of the University.Welcoming the...

WBNUJS Team Emerges Quarter-Finalist At LawInSport's 7th Sports Law Arbitration Moot Held At CAS, Lausanne

The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS), Kolkata, secured a Quarter-Finalist position at the 7th Sports Law Arbitration Moot organised by LawInSport at the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne, Switzerland.The prestigious competition witnessed participation from 77 teams representing more than 30 countries, with rounds judged by practicing CAS lawyers and arbitrators.Representing India in the offline rounds was the WBNUJS team comprising Aanya Arora (Year I) and...

NUSRL Ranchi Concludes CLE Program Batch 1; Invites Applications For Batch 2

The National University of Study and Research in Law has successfully concluded Batch 1 of its Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Program, marking a key step in advancing practical legal training and professional development in Jharkhand.The inaugural batch saw active participation from young legal practitioners across the State. The program comprised intensive training-cum-workshop sessions conducted by members of the judiciary, senior advocates, and domain experts. Sessions focused on practical...

BITS Law School Hosts ETH[AI]CON 2.0 On AI Governance And Ethics

The Society on AI Governance and Ethics (SAIGE) at BITS Law School recently organised the second edition of its flagship event, ETH[AI]CON, a policy and strategy competition centred on artificial intelligence governance, ethics, and regulation. ETH[AI]CON is designed to test participants on the complexities of AI governance through simulated real-world decision-making scenarios. Teams were required to draft and defend policy proposals while addressing legal, economic, and ethical...