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From Ghibli trend to Attention Economy, Madhavi Divan addresses growing concerns at release of ‘Informational Privacy: Constitutional and Common Law Remedies’

EBC celebrated the release of ‘Informational Privacy: Constitutional and Common Law Remedies’ by Nina Rohinton Nariman, with Justice (Retd.) V. Ramasubramanian, as Chief Guest and Sr. Adv. Madhavi Goradia Divan as Guest of Honour.

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P&H HC quashes defamation case against Journalists publishing Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann’s statement on then AAP MLA receiving money from Congress

“No material has been brought on record to even prima facie indicate that the accused had reported or published the imputation concerning the complainant to harm his reputation or knowing or having reason to believe that it would cause harm to his reputation.”

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‘Want our own privacy intact but interested in others through social media’: Justice V. Ramasubramanian at release of ‘Informational Privacy: Constitutional and Common Law Remedies’

EBC published Nina Rohinton Nariman’s ‘Informational Privacy: Constitutional and Common Law Remedies’.

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“It is our duty to fortify legal frameworks and protect international financial integrity”, says Justice KV Viswanathan at UIA seminar on ‘India: The New Global Manufacturing Hub’

The Union Internationale des Avocats (‘UIA’) has organized a two- day seminar on the theme ‘India Ahead: Exploring legal, regulatory and geopolitical updates impacting FDI in the world’s fastest growing economy’. The seminar will be held at the Delhi International Arbitration Centre (‘DIAC’), Delhi High Court, on 29th and 30th March, 2025.

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Read why Gujarat High Court extended Asaram Bapu’s bail in 2013 rape case

“It cannot be said that an 86 years-old ailing person, who is desperate to get himself treated, can confine his treatment to a particular therapy or a particular system of medicines.”

Legal RoundUp Topic-wise Roundup

CRIMINAL LAW ROUNDUP: A quick recap of the top criminal cases from March 2025

Top criminal cases on quashing of proceedings, arrest, bail, acquittal, and more.

Case Briefs High Courts

Bombay HC directs Transport Commissioner to decide on problems faced by auto drivers due to open license policy within 4 weeks

“Prima facie it appears to be a matter of policy, if the petitioner is of the opinion that the policy is arbitrary or in any manner illegal or it is prejudicially affecting the petitioner and/or society at large, it is for the State Government to take a decision.”

High Court Round Up Legal RoundUp

HIGH COURT MARCH 2025 WEEKLY ROUNDUP | Stories on Lawrence Bishnoi Gang; Corruption case against Judges; Jagjit Singh Dallewal; and more

A quick legal roundup to cover important stories from all High Courts this week.

Case Briefs High Courts

Upon approval of resolution plan all claims not included therein shall stand extinguished; Notice under S. 263 IT Act cannot be issued thereafter: Gujarat HC reiterates

‘On the complete extinguishment of all tax liabilities of the Corporate Debtor upon the approval of the Resolution Plan, there could be no occasion whatsoever for the IT Commissioner to issue the impugned notice under Section 263 of the Act, seeking to revise the assessment order for the Assessment Year 2020-21.’

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‘No illegal confinement by State’; Punjab & Haryana HC dismisses habeas corpus plea seeking release of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal

“Jagjit Singh is said to be free to go home after seeking discharge from the hospital. In such circumstances, it cannot be said that he is in illegal confinement of the State. However, the State is directed to ensure that there should be no hindrance if the family members, friends, relatives, or any other person wish to see him in the hospital.”

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Himachal Pradesh HC grants pensionary benefits to daily wage worker with less than 10 years of service

The Court held that the petitioner had rendered more than 8 years but less than 10 years of service, thus, his service was to be treated as 10 years, which qualified him for pensionary benefits.

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‘Technical defect in certificate is beyond candidate’s control’; P&H HC grants relief to judicial aspirant whose candidature was rejected for defect in caste certificate

The Court rebuked the State for pursuing litigation mechanically and indifferently without any application of mind while imposing a cost of Rs. 1.5 Lakhs on HPSC.

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‘Cannot transgress into judicial adventurism’; Punjab & Haryana HC dismisses eligibility relaxation plea of NEET aspirant who passed Biology as additional subject

“The invocation of equitable jurisdiction does not confer upon the Court an unfettered prerogative to render orders in complete defiance or in oblivion of the established tenets of the law of the land.”

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Telangana HC denies relief to BSF personnel wards claiming eligibility for reservation granted to Armed Forces personnel’s wards in medical courses

“The Act which governs the services, the method of recruitment, the conditions of services and tenure of Armed Forces and CAPF are different and by no stretch of imagination, it can be said that the Armed Forces viz., Army, Navy and Air Force and BSF/CAPF forms a homogenous class.”

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‘Person becomes zombie upon using narcotic drugs’; Punjab and Haryana HC denies bail to NDPS accused allegedly caught with 290 grams of heroin

“This highlights the State Government’s failure to address the growing drug problem, which is particularly alarming in Punjab. The widespread drug abuse is severely undermining the future of the country, as it is gradually eroding the youth population, much like a termite.”

Events/Webinars News

UIA | Seminar on ‘India: The New Global Manufacturing Hub’ in collaboration with Bar Association of India, SCBA and supported by DIAC [29th and 30th March, 2025]

Case Briefs High Courts

‘Need for vigilance at entry point rather than indiscriminate denial of bail’; Punjab & Haryana HC grants bail to foreigner in Rs 2.81 Crore cyber fraud case

“When a foreign national faces criminal prosecution within Indian jurisdiction, legal proceedings may tether them to the country, disrupting their academic aspirations, familial responsibilities, commercial enterprises, and personal liberties.Justice delayed is justice denied, but in the context of foreign nationals, justice prolonged is justice misplaced.”

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S. 24 CPC cannot be invoked for proceedings filed without jurisdiction, Order VII Rule 10 CPC has to be invoked: Bombay High Court

The Court held that when any Civil Court holds that it lacks jurisdiction over the subject matter of the suit or application, it had to pass order under Order VII Rule 10 of CPC for return of plaint, and procedure of transfer of proceeding under Section 24 of CPC could not be invoked.

New releases News

London International Disputes Week 2025 launches International Arbitration Day agenda

The London International Disputes Week has launched its 6th edition on the theme “Innovation in dispute resolution: navigating global risks” to be held from 2nd to 6th June, 2025.

Case Briefs High Courts

‘Parens Patriae obligates Court to ensure justice not reduced to mere private settlement’; P&H HC refuses to quash abetment to suicide case on basis of compromise

“By allowing legal heirs to settle such cases unilaterally, the justice system would fail in its duty to hold perpetrators accountable, since the crime does not affect only the family but has wider ramifications for society at large.”