Supreme Court Says FIR Delay Alone Cannot Be Ground for Bail in Dowry Death Cases
In Mahesh Chand v. State of U.P., the Supreme Court cancelled bail granted in a dowry death case and reiterated that courts
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Voices from the Bar: A dialogue with Mr. Shivam Chanana
Interviewee: Shivam Chanana1
Interviewed by Aria Sheel2
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. Advises Jefferies on JSW Energy’s INR 4,000 Crore Qualified Institutions Placement
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas advised Jefferies, the sole book running lead manager, on JSW Energy’s ₹4,000 crore Qualified Institutions Placement completed amid challenging market conditions.
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MERC Delivers First Ruling Enforcing the Supreme Court’s Judgment on Railways’ CSS & AS Liability
The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has directed Indian Railways to make an interim payment of ₹3,351 crore towards outstanding Cross Subsidy Surcharge (CSS) and Additional Surcharge dues claimed by Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL). The order is the first regulatory ruling implementing the Supreme Court’s 8 May 2026 judgment affirming Railways’ liability for CSS and Additional Surcharge on open access electricity consumption.
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Punjab Municipal Elections on Ballot Papers, Not EVMs: Supreme Court Refuses to Interfere, Upholds P&H HC Order
The P&H High Court had refused to become a party to the blame game between Punjab Election Commission and Election Commission of India (ECI) over EVM model compatibility. The Supreme Court declined to interfere, leaving open the remedy of an election petition.
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4745 Days Late and No Cogent Explanation: Karnataka HC Dismisses Petition Seeking to File Written Statement in 2006 Suit
Holding that delay in filing a written statement can be condoned only in exceptional circumstances and not as a matter of routine, the Karnataka High Court dismissed a petition seeking to place a written statement on record after a delay of 4745 days.
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Promoter Cannot Escape Liability for Delayed Possession by Solely Relying on Payment Default; Rajasthan RERA Clarifies Position
Rajasthan RERA directed the allottee to clear dues and the promoter to pay delayed interest at 10.80% per annum from 30 November 2021 to 9 April 2025, with the two amounts set off against each other.
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SCC Online Launches Advocates Directory for Verified Legal Professionals Visibility
Introducing the SCC Online Advocates Directory, a verified professional ecosystem designed to enhance visibility, showcase legal expertise, and create a searchable database
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SC/ST Act Cannot Be Used Against a Member of a Scheduled Tribe: MP HC Grants Anticipatory Bail to ‘Goud’ Community Accused
The Madhya Pradesh High Court granted anticipatory bail to the appellant, holding that the SC/ST Act is not applicable to a person who himself belongs to a Scheduled Tribe community — and that the State’s failure to verify CCTV footage despite court directions, combined with the appellant’s status as a government servant, left no ground for denial of bail.
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Collegium Recommends Elevation of 4 Chief Justices and Senior Advocate V. Mohana to Supreme Court
The Collegium recommendations were declared on 27 May 2026 following Collegium meetings held on 22 and 27 May 2026.
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NGT Delhi: Delhi Ridge Management Board Should be Constituted and Begin Work Without Delay
The NGT directed respondents, including the Forest Department and DRMB, to submit a progress report of Phases I and II of the Delhi Ridges.
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Housewife’s Contribution Grows with Age, Future Prospects Cannot be Ignored: Karnataka HC Enhances Motor Accident Compensation
The Karnataka High Court enhanced the motor accident compensation awarded to the husband and children of the deceased housewife from ₹7,60,000 to ₹10,02,888, correcting the notional income and adding future prospects that the Tribunal had failed to award
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Naked Licensing in Trade Marks: The Licensee’s Defence Conundrum and Applicability within the Indian Legal Framework
by K.P. Pramodh Kumar*, Arjun Suresh** and Fasila Saleem***
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Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. Advises Resolution Professional and Chairman of Monitoring Committee in Jaiprakash Associates Limited’s CIRP
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. advised the Resolution Professional and Monitoring Committee in the CIRP of Jaiprakash Associates Limited.
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SLS, Noida Wins the 1st LC-1 R.N. Mittal National Memorial Moot Court Competition
Symbiosis Law School, Noida won the 1st LC-1 R.N. Mittal National Memorial Moot Court Competition hosted by Law Centre-I, Faculty of Law, University of Delhi.
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Data Privacy, Surveillance & India’s Digital Future | Full Episode Out Now
In Episode 02 of Law, Camera & Conversations, Advocate Anusha Soni speaks with Sajan Poovayya, Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India, and
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