HPNLU Shimla Students Win First Prize At International Debate Competition by RPNLU Prayagraj

Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla, under the leadership of Prof. (Dr.) Priti Saxena, Vice-Chancellor, announces that Ms. Vaanya Sharma and Ms. Akshata Sharma, students of the 2nd year, undergraduate programme, have secured the First Prize at the International Debate Competition organised by Dr. Rajendra Prasad National Law University, Prayagraj, on August 30, 2025. This competition brought together law students from institutions across the world to deliberate on the...

RPNLU, Prayagraj Hosts Its First International Debate Competition

Dr. Rajendra Prasad National Law University, Prayagraj (RPNLU), through its Debate and Discussion Club (DDC), hosted its first International Debate Competition 2025. The debate “The U.N. has failed in maintaining international peace and security” competition drew the participation of 28 teams from India and abroad. Students advanced arguments, examining the role of the United Nations in peacebuilding and global conflict resolution. The debates highlighted legal reasoning, analytical...

KTU Syndicate Meeting Can't Be Continued After Vice-Chancellor Calls It Off, Will Create 'Ridiculous Situations': Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court has held that members of the Syndicate of APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU) cannot continue a meeting once it has been called off by the Vice-Chancellor.Justice T R Ravi passed the order in two writ petitions filed by two Syndicate members challenging the annulment of decisions by the Vice Chancellor which were taken at the 63rd Syndicate meeting of KTU...

Death Resulting From Fight Between Drunk Soldiers Not Covered Under Liberalised Family Pension: Punjab & Haryana High Court

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that the death of a soldier resulting from a physical altercation with another soldier in drunken condition, does not qualify the deceased's family for benefits under the Liberalised Family Pension scheme.Justice Harsimran Singh Sethi and Justice Vikas Suri refusing to cover soldier's death under clause "an act of violence/attack by...

DHCBA Writes To CJI Highlighting Concerns About Frequent Transfer Of Delhi High Court Judges, Calls For Greater Transparency

The Delhi High Court Bar Association (DHCBA) has written to the Chief Justice of India and other collegium judges raising concerns about frequent transfer of judges in the Delhi High Court. The DHCBA has said that greater transparency and consultation in the process of appointment and transfers would not only strengthen the faith of the legal fraternity but will also enhance public faith in...

Court Can't Decide Station, Number Of Stops On Metro Line: Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court on Monday (September 1) dismissed a plea by residents of Chikkajala Village seeking a direction to Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) to ensure that a metro station is constructed at the village on Phase 2B BlueLine Metro, which is to connect Krishnarajapuram with Kempegowda International Airport.A division bench of Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice C...

Bihar SIR : Claims/Objections Can Be Filed Even After Sept 1 Deadline, Says ECI; Supreme Court Deputes Paralegals To Assist Voters

In the Bihar Special Intensive Revision (SIR) matter, the Election Commission of India told the Supreme Court on Monday that claims/objections can be filed with respect to the draft electoral rolls even after the September 1 deadline and that all such claims/objections filed before the last date of nominations will be considered.Taking note of this submission, the Court did not pass any order...

POCSO Act | Accused Cannot Be Denied Bail Merely Because Victims Were Traumatised: Himachal Pradesh High Court

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has granted bail to four accused in a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, holding that bail cannot be denied merely on the ground that the victims would be traumatised.Noting the submission of the State, Justice Rakesh Kainthla remarked that: “There is a force in the submission made on behalf of the respondent/State that...

Ex-IPS Officer Amitabh Thakur Moves Allahabad High Court Challenging Immunity Clause In Election Commissioners' Act 2023

The Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench) on Friday (August 29) heard a writ petition filed by former IPS officer Amitabh Thakur challenging the constitutional validity of Section 16 of the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023. Section 16 of the 2023 Act, in effect, insulates the Chief...

Call for Applications: Assistant Professor (Law) At National Law School Of India University, Bangalore

National Law School of India University invites online application for the post of Assistant Professor (Law) on contractual basis.Name of the Post: Assistant Professor (Law) No. of Post: 10 (Ten) Essential Qualification and Experience • A master's degree with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale, wherever the grading system is followed). • A relaxation of 5% may be provided at the graduate and master's level for the Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, and Differently...

Supreme Court Dismisses PIL Challenging E20 Petrol Policy & Seeking Ethanol-Free Fuel Option For Older Vehicles

The Supreme Court on Monday (September 1) dismissed a PIL challenging the Union Government's Ethanol Blending Programme mandating the sale of petrol blended with 20% ethanol (E20).A bench of Chief Justice BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran heard the matter.Senior Advocate Shadan Farasat, for the petitioner, referred to a 2021 NITI Ayog Report, which he said, expressed concerns about the...

Dinesh Gupta Joins Indialaw LLP To Strengthen Its Corporate Practices

Dinesh Gupta, Partner, has joined IndiaLaw LLP (IndiaLaw), a full-service law firm, to strengthen corporate and M&A practice.Dinesh brings 15 years of experience with specialization in aircraft leasing and financing, M&A, private equity, joint ventures, distreseed buyouts & related structuring, and general corporate advisory. His industry experience spans across sectors, including Aviation & Defence, Retail & E-commerce, Gift City, Financial Services & Fin-tech,...