Karnataka HC quashes Karnataka State Law University fee hike: Are students getting excess fees back?
In the present case, the Karnataka State Law University hiked the fee charged by students by 128 per cent.
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Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas welcomes Vanya Singh as a Partner in its Dispute Resolution Practice
Vanya Singh has over 18 years of experience in securities and capital markets law and regulation with SEBI. She has worked across the quasi-judicial, policy, legal affairs and enforcement departments.
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Public ground belongs to all: Madras High Court allows conduct of Hindu event; upholds Fundamental Right under Article 25
“When it comes to upholding fundamental rights, it is the duty of the local administration to stand in aid of the same. The police should not choose the easy option of stifling the fundamental rights.”
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IALS, Indian Law Society | Autonomous Online Diploma in Housing Laws | Evening Batch
Indian Law Society’s Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (IALS), Pune, is offering its Autonomous Online Diploma in Housing Laws from 10 Nov 2025 to 10 Feb 2026. The four-days-a-week evening course covers property law, documentation, land & building regulation, and a dedicated RERA, 2016 module, taught by Pune Bar practitioners, ILS faculty, and industry experts.
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‘Denying such relief would be punishment for his family’; Himachal Pradesh HC grants probation to rash driving convict after 20 years
“Probation is a kind of non-custodial sentence which gives the convict an opportunity to reform himself, while abiding certain conditions imposed by the Court, instead of directing him to undergo substantive sentences.”
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Domestic Violence | In -law’s’ right to residence is not subordinate to that of daughter-in-law: Delhi High Court
“While the Domestic Violence Act confers a vital and protective right of residence upon an aggrieved woman, it cannot be construed to extinguish or indefinitely suspend the right of senior citizens to live without distress in their own home.”
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Call for Registration | Tantia University International Conference 2025 | Reimagining Fundamental Rights through Human Rights Lens
The Faculty of Law, Tantia University, Sri Ganganagar, will host an International Conference on “The Constitution of India: Reimagining Fundamental Rights in a Dynamic World through Human Rights Lens” on 22—23 November 2025. The event aims to re-examine India’s constitutional values amid evolving social, digital, and human-rights challenges.
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Call for Registration | 4th Dr. Ashok Kumar Mohapatra Memorial National Moot Court Competition 2025
Moot court competitions are where the legends of tomorrow sharpen their swords today, honing arguments that will one day shape the world.
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Rajasthan High Court upholds prosecution against anaesthetist posing as gynaecologist for medical negligence and cheating
“It is settled proposition of law that FIR is not an encyclopaedia and should be read with the material collected by the investigating agency during investigation.”
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Summons cannot be issued against ‘a post’ in criminal cases, as it is not a juridical person: Jharkhand High Court
In the case at hand, criminal proceeding was initiated against the post of ‘Plant Head’ of a company.
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Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas advises Norwest Capital on its USD 15 million Investment in Goyaz Jewellery Pvt.Ltd.
The transaction involved Norwest’s subscription to compulsorily convertible preference shares of Goyaz and the purchase of equity shares from the founders.
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Delhi High Court allows recording of evidence of US-based witness through Video Conferencing in an Official Secrets Act case
“The objective of the stringent Official Secrets Act provisions is achievable through calibrated safeguards, including conducting the examination from a secured State-controlled facility, ensuring an in-camera regime, restricting devices, and controlling the display and movement of documents. The law demands reasonable containment of risk.”
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Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advises Jindal Power on Acquisition of Jhajjar Power Limited
This is one of India’s largest recent thermal power deals. Commissioned in 2012, Jhajjar power plant was among India’s first supercritical thermal projects.
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Tribunals and Commissions Roundup October 2025| Murder of differently abled RTI activist; Jaipur Hospital Fire; Penalty on Drishti IAS over misleading ad & More
Explore the key legal developments of October 2025, featuring the CCPA’s order imposing Rs 5 Lakh penalty on Drishti IAS over misleading ad, CCI’s abuse of dominance case against ICICI Securities NSE and BSE, NHRC on fire in Trauma centre ICU at SMS Hospital Jaipur and reported abduction and murder of differently abled RTI activist in Gujarat.
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Once dispute is referred to mediation and settlement is reached, Trial Court cannot refuse decree: Orissa High Court
“The disputes between the neighbours relating to the easementary rights are clearly mentioned as being suitable for mediation.”
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‘No implementation or execution of mutually settled agreement’: Delhi High Court refuses to quash FIR in matrimonial case
As per the settlement, the husband agreed to deposit a total sum of Rs. 30,00,000. However, the husband merely deposited cheques of certain amounts, which had not been released to the wife, due to husband’s failure to appear in Family Court, resulting in dismissal of divorce petition.
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HIGH COURT WEEKLY ROUNDUP [27th October — 2nd November] | Stories on False Allegations Against Spouse; Crypto Currency As Property; Skechers Trade Mark; and more
A quick legal roundup to cover important stories from all High Courts this week.
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VES College of Law Mumbai | 3rd Vivekanand Legal Conclave | Environmental Law and Vision 2047: Towards a Climate Resilient India
The 3rd Vivekanand Legal Conclave (VLC), hosted by Vivekanand Education Society’s College of Law (VES College of Law), Mumbai, will be held in offline mode from 9th to 11th January 2026 at the VES College of Law campus.
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Delhi HC: No anticipatory bail to law student who harassed complainant, posted obscene content, and made derogatory posts against Judge and Police
“The allegations in the present case are not merely of a single isolated incident but reveal troublesome conduct of the accused spanning over several months, involving physical intimidation and digital harassment.”
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