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CSIPR, NLIU Bhopal Announces 1st NLIU–Anand & Anand Trademark Opposition Competition
The Cell for Studies in Intellectual Property Rights (CSIPR) at the National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal, has announced the launch of the 1st NLIU–Anand & Anand Trademark Opposition Competition, a first-of-its-kind practice-oriented simulation dedicated exclusively to trademark opposition proceedings.CSIPR at NLIU is an initiative aimed at promoting research and academic engagement in the field of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). The Cell conducts conferences, workshops, and...
Illegal Acts Committed As Juvenile Cannot Form Basis For Preventive Detention: J&K&L High Court
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has held that allegations relating to illegal acts committed when a person was a juvenile cannot legally justify a subsequent detention order under the J&K Public Safety Act, 1978.The Court was hearing an intra-court appeal filed against the dismissal of a habeas corpus petition challenging the detention of a 20-year-old under Section 8 of...
Calcutta High Court Acquits In-Laws In S.498A IPC Case, Says Hostile Neighbours & Contradictory Family Testimony Undermine Prosecution
The Calcutta High Court has set aside the conviction of a mother-in-law and brother-in-law under Section 498A IPC, ruling that the prosecution failed to establish any consistent or reliable evidence of cruelty or dowry harassment. Justice Chaitali Chatterjee Das delivered the judgment on November 24, 2025.The trial court had sentenced the appellants to two years' rigorous imprisonment in...
CoC Can Invite Fresh Bids, Regulations Only Limit Modification Of Existing Bids: NCLT Kochi
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Kochi Bench, has recently clarified that the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India Regulations, 2016, restrict only the modification of an already issued Expression of Interest and do not prevent the Committee of Creditors from issuing a fresh call for EOIs. A coram of Judicial Member Vinay Goel and Technical Member Madhu Sinha dismissed...
NCLAT Dismisses Challenge To Grainotech's Plan For Resolution Of KSG Sugar.
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) at Delhi has recently held that the failure to communicate the individual score and ranking of a resolution applicant does not invalidate the corporate insolvency resolution process. The Tribunal ruled that the Consortium of Govindrao Sable's objection to the non disclosure of its scorecard did not affect the approval of the...
S.110 Customs Act | Extension To Issue SCN Must Be Granted Before Expiry Of Initial Six-Month Period: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has made it clear that the six-month extension contemplated under Section 110 of the Customs Act 1962 for issuance of a show cause notice after detention of goods by the Customs must be issued before expiry of the initial six-month window.For context, Section 110 deals with Seizure of goods. It stipulates that where any goods are seized, and no notice is given within...
Foreign Chief Justices & Judges Join Constitution Day Event At Supreme Court
Chief Justices and Judges from the Apex Courts of various foreign nations were present at the Constitution Day Celebrations organised by the Supreme Court Bar Association at the Supreme Court Lawns today.Chief Justices of Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Mauritius and Judges from the Supreme Courts of Kenya, Nepal, Sri Lanka and the Federal Court of Malaysia were present.Senior Advocate Vikas...
Man Acquitted In 26/11 Mumbai Terror Attacks Free To Do Any Job Not Requiring Police Verification: State Govt To Bombay High Court
The Maharashtra government on Tuesday informed the Bombay High Court that Fahim Arshad Mohammad Yusuf Ansari, who was acquitted in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack case, is free to take up any employment that does not mandate a police clearance certificate.Ansari moved the HC seeking a 'Police Clearance Certificate' so that he can engage in some employment to earn his livelihood.The oral...
Deputy Director (Corporate Law) And Assistant Director (Law) Vacancy At Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO)
Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) invites application for the post of Deputy Director (Corporate Law) and Assistant Director (Law) on deputation (including short-term contract) basis - reg. Name of the Post: Deputy Director (Corporate Law) And Assistant Director (Law) No. of Post: Deputy Director (Corporate Law): 11 (Eleven) Assistant Director (Law): 01 (One) Essential Qualification and Experience Deputy Director (Corporate Law) · Officers from the...
'DNA Test Can't Be Directed In Routine Manner': Allahabad High Court Rejects Husband's Paternity Challenge In DV Act Case
The Allahabad High Court recently observed that a DNA test to determine the paternity of a child cannot be directed in a 'routine manner' merely because a party disputes the parentage during legal proceedings. A bench of Justice Chawan Prakash said that such orders for DNA Test can only be passed in specific circumstances where "no chance for cohabitation" is proven...
PIL On Lack Of Medical Care In Tribal Areas: Bombay High Court Asks State Officials To Visit Melghat And Assess Residents' Grievances
The Bombay High Court on Tuesday (November 25) asked officials of the tribal development, women and child development and the public health departments to visit Melghat area to assess various medical care and health issues faced by persons living therein and a sought a report on the same. A division bench of Justice Revati Mohite Dere and Justice Sandesh Dadasaheb Patil was hearing a 2007...