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Kanwad Yatra: Plea in Supreme Court Challenges UP Government’s QR Code Mandate for Eateries

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Kanwar Yatra: Plea in Supreme Court Challenges UP Government’s QR Code Mandate for Eateries: New Delhi, India – An application has been filed before the Supreme Court challenging a directive by the Uttar Pradesh government that mandates the display of QR codes at eateries along the route of the Kanwar Yatra. These QR codes, when scanned, are designed to reveal the names of the shop owners, a measure that petitioners argue constitutes discriminatory profiling previously stayed by the apex court.

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CJI Gavai Urges Law Graduates: Prioritize Mental Health, Confront Profession’s Demands

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Don’t Hide Your Mental Health Issues: CJI BR Gavai to Law Students: HYDERABAD, INDIA – In a candid and compassionate address to the graduating class of NALSAR University of Law, Chief Justice of India Justice B.R. Gavai delivered a powerful message urging young lawyers to confront the emotional and structural challenges inherent in the legal profession, emphasizing the critical importance of mental health and self-care. His remarks, delivered at the university’s 22nd Convocation, resonated deeply, offering both a stark reality check and an uplifting call to foster a more supportive legal community.

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Walko Food Acquires Majority Stake in Meemee’s Ice Creams, Think Law, Burgeon Law Act as Advisors

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Walko Food Acquires Majority Stake in Meemee’s Ice Creams, Think Law, Burgeon Law Act as Advisors: Mumbai, India – Walko Food Company Private Limited, the parent company behind the popular NIC Ice Cream brand, has announced a significant strategic move into India’s burgeoning artisanal dessert segment with the acquisition of a majority stake in Scoop Some More Private Limited, which operates under the brand name MeeMee’s Ice Creams. This acquisition marks a sweet expansion for Walko Food, broadening its dessert portfolio and tapping into a market segment known for its innovative and youth-oriented products.

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Don’t Burden Yourself with Loans for Foreign LL.M.: CJI BR Gavai to Law Graduates

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Don’t Burden Yourself with Loans for Foreign LL.M.: CJI BR Gavai to Law Graduates: Hyderabad, India – Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai delivered a thought-provoking address at the 22nd Convocation of NALSAR University of Law on Friday, offering a candid critique of the Indian legal profession and dispensing crucial advice to graduating law students. His speech touched upon critical issues ranging from the emotional toll of legal practice to the societal pressure on young lawyers to pursue expensive foreign degrees.

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Uttarakhand High Court Stays EC Move Allowing Candidates on Multiple Voter Rolls

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Uttarakhand High Court Halts EC Move Allowing Candidates on Multiple Voter Rolls: NAINITAL, UTTARAKHAND – In a significant intervention impacting the integrity of local elections, the Uttarakhand High Court has temporarily stayed a controversial clarification issued by the State Election Commission (SEC). The SEC’s directive, which permitted candidates whose names appear on multiple electoral rolls…

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Ernakulam Consumer Court Fines myG Future Over ₹15,000 for Deceptive Biriyani Pot ‘Discount’

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Ernakulam Consumer Court Fines myG Future Over ₹15,000 for Deceptive Biriyani Pot Discount: ERNAKULAM, KERALA – In a stern rebuke against misleading advertising, the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (DCDRC) at Ernakulam has ordered digital retail giant ‘myG Future’ to pay over ₹15,000 to a senior citizen who was duped by a false 64% discount…

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Future of Arbitration Not Just International, It is Also Indian: Justice Surya Kant

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India’s Arbitration Ascendancy: A New Global Powerhouse Emerges: GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN – In a significant pronouncement that reverberated through the international legal community, Supreme Court Justice Surya Kant declared on Thursday that “The future of arbitration is not just international — it is also Indian.” Speaking at a pivotal roundtable in Gothenburg, Sweden, Justice Kant laid out a compelling vision for India’s burgeoning role as a global arbitration destination, signaling a transformative shift in the landscape of international dispute resolution.

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Business Law News

TVS Infrastructure Trust Raises $156 Million in Landmark IPO

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TVS Infrastructure Trust Raises ₹1,300 Crore ($156 Million USD) in Landmark IPO: Mumbai, India – TVS Industrial & Logistics Parks has announced the successful listing of its Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT), TVS Infrastructure Trust, on the National Stock Exchange. The Initial Public Offering (IPO) has successfully raised over ₹1,300 crore (approximately $156 million USD), marking a significant milestone in the Indian infrastructure and logistics sector.

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Madras High Court Jails Advocate for Contempt Over Defying Eviction Order

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Madras High Court Sentences Advocate to Four Months in Jail for Defying Eviction Orders: Chennai, India – In a stern rebuke against persistent defiance of judicial orders, the Madras High Court has sentenced advocate A. Mohandass to four months of simple imprisonment for contempt of court. The sentence was handed down after the advocate repeatedly refused to vacate a rented property, despite clear eviction directives issued by both the Supreme Court and the High Court itself.

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Andhra Pradesh High Court

Andhra Pradesh High Court Upholds Assignment of Court Staff for Domestic Duties at Judges’ Residences

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Andhra Pradesh High Court Upholds Assignment of Court Staff for Domestic Duties at Judges’ Residences: Amaravati, India – In a significant ruling, the Andhra Pradesh High Court on July 9 dismissed a petition challenging the long-standing practice of assigning office subordinates of District Courts to perform domestic duties at the residences of Judicial Officers. The Court firmly held that such assignments do not violate existing service norms, asserting that domestic duties form an integral part of the responsibilities of court staff.

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Swiss Army Knife Maker Victorinox Secures Urgent Relief  Against Unauthorised Amazon Listing

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Swiss Army Knife Maker Victorinox Secures Urgent Relief  Against Unauthorised Amazon Listing: Mumbai, India – Victorinox, the globally renowned manufacturer of the iconic Swiss Army knives, has obtained urgent relief from the Bombay High Court against the unauthorized listing and sale of its products on Amazon India. The company contended that its products were being sold through a former dealer, despite an existing arbitral order explicitly prohibiting such sales. This legal victory underscores the brand’s commitment to protecting its intellectual property and distribution channels in the digital marketplace.

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Kerala High Court: Notice on Relative Not Sufficient for Cheque Dishonor Unless Accused Had Knowledge

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Section 138 of Negotiable Act: Notice on Relative Not Sufficient for Cheque Dishonor Case, Says Kerala High Court: Kochi, India – In a significant ruling concerning the Negotiable Instruments Act, the Kerala High Court has clarified that merely serving a notice of cheque dishonor on a relative of the accused is not sufficient to initiate proceedings under Section 138, unless it can be demonstrably proven that the accused had direct knowledge of such notice. This decision provides crucial guidance on the stringent requirements for statutory notice in cheque dishonor cases.

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Aadhaar Card Not Proof of Citizenship, Election Commission Informs Supreme Court

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Aadhaar Card Not Proof of Citizenship, Election Commission Informs Supreme Court: New Delhi, India – The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday, July 10, informed the Supreme Court that an Aadhaar card cannot be considered proof of citizenship. This assertion came during the hearing of petitions challenging the “Special Intensive Revision (SIR)” of Electoral Rolls in Bihar, a process that has sparked significant debate and legal scrutiny.

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Madras High Court Affirms Corporate Debtor’s Right to Propose Interim Resolution Professional

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NCLT is Bound to Appoint IRPs appointed by Corporate Debtors: Madras High Court: Chennai, India – In a significant ruling that clarifies the appointment process of Interim Resolution Professionals (IRPs) under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), the Madras High Court on Monday declared that the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) is largely bound to appoint the IRP suggested by the corporate debtor or financial creditor. The decision, delivered while hearing a writ petition challenging an NCLT appointment, underscores the primacy of the applicant’s proposal in insolvency proceedings.

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Manipal Hospitals Acquires Sahyadri Hospitals from Ontario Teachers’ in $768 Million Deal

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Manipal Hospitals Acquires Sahyadri Hospitals from Ontario Teachers’ in ₹6,400 Crore Deal: Mumbai, India – In a landmark transaction poised to reshape India’s healthcare landscape, Manipal Health Enterprises has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Sahyadri Hospitals Group from the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board for a staggering ₹6,400 crore (approximately $768 million USD). This strategic move solidifies Manipal Hospitals’ position as a leading multi-speciality healthcare provider in the country and marks a significant exit for the Canadian pension fund from its 2022 investment in the Maharashtra-based hospital chain.

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Antares Legal Guides Yugadi Capital in Biryani Blues Investment

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Antares Legal Guides Yugadi Capital in Biryani Blues Investment: New Delhi, India – Antares Legal has successfully advised Yugadi Capital, a new fund under Carpediem Capital, in leading a significant investment round for Biryani Blues, a prominent quick-service restaurant chain in India. The transaction saw Biryani Blues raise approximately ₹40 crore (equivalent to $5 million), a move poised to fuel the popular brand’s ambitious expansion plans across the country.

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Bombay High Court

Bombay High Court Launches Live Streaming of Proceedings on YouTube

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Bombay High Court Launches Live Streaming of Proceedings on YouTube: Mumbai, India – July 5, 2025 – In a significant step towards greater transparency and accessibility in the Indian judiciary, the Bombay High Court today officially launched live streaming of its proceedings on YouTube. The landmark service was inaugurated by Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai at a felicitation ceremony held by the High Court.

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Delhi High Court

Delhi High Court Upholds Disability Pension for Soldiers, Rejects Centre’s Plea

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Delhi High Court Upholds Disability Pension for Soldiers, Rejects Centre’s Plea: NEW DELHI, July 5, 2025 – In a significant ruling that reaffirms the rights of military personnel, the Delhi High Court has dismissed approximately 300 petitions filed by the Union government challenging the grant of disability pensions to soldiers. A Division Bench comprising Justice Navin Chawla and Justice Shalinder Kaur upheld the earlier verdicts passed by the Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT), unequivocally entitling service personnel to their disability pensions.

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Supreme Court

Advocate Shwetasree Majumdar Withdraws Consent for Judgeship Amidst Centre’s Inaction

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Advocate Shwetasree Majumdar Withdraws Consent for Judgeship Amidst Centre’s Inaction: New Delhi, India – July 5, 2025 – In a development that highlights ongoing concerns regarding delays in judicial appointments, prominent intellectual property rights advocate Shwetasree Majumdar has withdrawn her consent for appointment as a judge of the Delhi High Court. Her decision comes after the Union Government reportedly kept the Supreme Court Collegium’s recommendation of her name pending for nearly a year.

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No Insurance for Legal Heirs if Driver Caused Accident by Rash Driving: Supreme Court

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No Insurance for Legal Heirs if Driver Caused Accident by Rash Driving: Supreme Court: New Delhi, India – July 5, 2025 – In a significant ruling that clarifies the scope of motor vehicle insurance liability, the Supreme Court of India has held that insurance companies are not obligated to pay compensation to the legal heirs of a deceased person if the accident was solely caused by the deceased’s own rash and negligent driving. This decision reinforces the principle that a “self-tortfeasor” cannot claim indemnification through their own insurance for their own fault.

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Former CJI D.Y. Chandrachud Calls for Tax Overhaul, Urges Ban on Retrospective Amendments

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Former CJI D.Y. Chandrachud Urges Ban on Retrospective Tax Amendments: Mumbai, India – July 5, 2025 – Former Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud today delivered a powerful address, advocating for a permanent cessation of retrospective tax amendments and a comprehensive overhaul of India’s legal and regulatory framework. Speaking at the centenary celebrations of the Chamber of Tax Consultants in Mumbai, Justice Chandrachud emphasized that such reforms are crucial for India to achieve its ambitious goal of becoming a $10 trillion economy.

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Contractual Prosecutors Cannot Claim Regularisation: Supreme Court

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Contractual Prosecutors Cannot Claim Regularisation, says Supreme Court: New Delhi, India – July 5, 2025 – The Supreme Court of India has firmly ruled that public prosecutors appointed on a contractual basis cannot claim regularisation of their services. A bench comprising Justice Sandeep Mehta and Justice Joymalya Bagchi upheld a decision by the Calcutta High Court, which had rejected a writ application seeking directions for regularisation by a Public Prosecutor.

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Yogendra Yadav Challenges Bihar Voter Roll Revision in Supreme Court

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Yogendra Yadav Challenges Bihar Voter Roll Revision in Supreme Court: NEW DELHI, July 5, 2025 – In a critical legal challenge ahead of Bihar’s upcoming Assembly elections, prominent psephologist and politician Yogendra Yadav has moved the Supreme Court, filing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) under Article 32 of the Constitution. The petition directly targets the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) “Special Intensive Revision” (SIR) of electoral rolls, expressing grave apprehension that the process could lead to the large-scale disenfranchisement of voters across the state.

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SEBI Slams Jane Street with Market Ban and ₹4,844 Crore Disgorgement Over Alleged Index Manipulation

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SEBI Bars Jane Street from Market, Slaps Rs 4844 crore fine: SEBI Slams Jane Street with Market Ban and ₹4,844 Crore Disgorgement Over Alleged Index Manipulation Mumbai, India – July 5, 2025 – In a landmark move sending shockwaves through global financial markets, India’s capital markets regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), has issued an interim order barring the formidable Jane Street Group from accessing Indian securities markets. The global trading firm has also been directed to disgorge a staggering ₹4,843.57 crores, identified by SEBI as alleged unlawful gains derived from purported manipulation of Indian stock market indices.

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Delhi High Court

Delhi High Court Denies Toyota’s Patent Injunction Plea Against LMW as Patent Expires

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Delhi High Court Denies Toyota’s Patent Injunction Plea Against LMW as Patent Expires: NEW DELHI, India – In a significant development for India’s industrial landscape and intellectual property rights, the Delhi High Court has dismissed a plea by Japanese multinational Kabushiki Kaisha Toyota Jidoshokki (Toyota) seeking an interim injunction against Indian company LMW Limited. The…

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Shalini Saxena Returns to Pine Labs as General Counsel Amidst IPO Preparations

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Shalini Saxena Returns to Pine Labs as General Counsel Amidst IPO Preparations: New Delhi, India – July 5, 2025 – In a significant development for fintech giant Pine Labs, Shalini Saxena is set to rejoin the company as its General Counsel, a strategic move as the firm gears up for its highly anticipated Initial Public Offering (IPO). Pine Labs recently filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to raise funds through the public offering.

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Veteran Lawyer Kelly Yap Launches Ming Law Asia, Bolstering Commercial Dispute Resolution Landscape

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Veteran Lawyer Kelly Yap Launches Ming Law Asia: Singapore – July 5, 2025 – Veteran shipping and international trade lawyer Kelly Yap has announced the launch of Ming Law Asia LLC, a new legal firm poised to make a significant impact in commercial dispute resolution, with a particular focus on shipping and international trade matters.…

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High Courts

Patna High Court Directs Bihar Government to Combat Child Trafficking in Dance, Orchestra Groups

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Take Immediate Action Against Exploitation of Children in Dance Groups, Theatres, says Patna High Court: Patna, Bihar – The Patna High Court has issued a stern directive to the Bihar government, ordering immediate action against the rampant trafficking and exploitation of children in orchestra, dance, and theatre groups across the state. The order came during…

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Madhya Pradesh High Court

Madhya Pradesh High Court Orders NEET-UG 2025 Re-Test for Candidates Affected by Power Outage

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NEET-UG 2025 Re-Test for Candidates Affected by Power Outage in Madhya Pradesh: Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh – June 30, 2025 – In a significant relief for a group of medical aspirants, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the National Testing Agency (NTA) to conduct a re-test of the NEET-UG 2025 examination for candidates who were…

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Gujarat High Court

Gujarat High Court Mandates Gowns for Virtual Appearances, Stresses Courtroom Decorum

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Gujarat High Court Mandates Gowns for Virtual Appearances, Stresses Courtroom Decorum: Ahmedabad, India – June 30, 2025 – The Gujarat High Court has recently issued a firm reminder to legal practitioners, emphasizing that maintaining courtroom decorum and adhering to the prescribed dress code is mandatory even when appearing for hearings via video conferencing. This directive…

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Andhra Pradesh High Court

Andhra Pradesh High Court Calls for Law Penalizing Officials Who ‘Turn Blind Eye’ to Water Body Encroachment

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Andhra Pradesh High Court Calls for Law Penalizing Officials Who ‘Turn Blind Eye’ to Water Body Encroachment: Amaravati, India – June 30, 2025 – In a stern directive aimed at curbing rampant illegal encroachments on waterways, the Andhra Pradesh High Court has called for the enactment of stringent laws that would not only penalize public…

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OP Jindal Global University Establishes Motwani Jadeja Institute for American Studies with $5 Million Endowment

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OP Jindal Global University Establishes Motwani Jadeja Institute for American Studies with $5 Million Endowment: Sonipat, India – June 30, 2025 – OP Jindal Global University (JGU) has announced a significant stride in fostering academic and diplomatic ties between India and the United States with the establishment of the Motwani Jadeja Institute for American Studies…

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Business Law News

Veritas Legal Advises Raphe mPhibr on $100 Million Fundraise, Bolstering India’s Defense Tech Sector

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Veritas Legal Advises Raphe mPhibr on $100 Million Fundraise, Bolstering India’s Defense Tech Sector: Noida, India – June 30, 2025 – Raphe mPhibr Private Limited, a pioneering Indian defense-tech and aerospace company, has successfully secured a significant $100 million in a primary funding round. This substantial investment, led by prominent venture capital firm General Catalyst,…

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Business Law News

GameChanger Law Advisors Facilitates Speciale Invest’s Lead in Sthyr Energy’s $1 Million Fundraise

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Bengaluru, India – June 30, 2025 – In a notable development within the clean energy and investment sectors, GameChanger Law Advisors (GLA) has announced its role in representing Speciale Invest as the venture capital firm led a significant $1 million fundraise for Sthyr Energy Private Limited. This transaction underscores the increasing investor interest in innovative…

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UGRO Capital Expands Dominance in MSME Lending with ₹1,400 Crore Acquisition of Profectus Capital, CAM Advises Actis

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CAM Advises UGRO Capital on Profectus Capital’s Acquisiton: Mumbai, India – June 30, 2025 – UGRO Capital, a prominent data-tech platform specializing in MSME (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises) lending, has announced a significant strategic move with its all-cash acquisition of Profectus Capital Pvt. Ltd. from the UK-based private equity firm Actis. The deal, valued…

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India Rejects Arbitration Court’s Ruling on Indus Waters Treaty Projects, Cites Pakistan’s Terrorism Link

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India Rejects Arbitration Court’s Ruling on Indus Waters Treaty Projects: New Delhi – India has issued a strong rejection of a recent decision by what it calls a “so-called Court of Arbitration” concerning the Kishenganga and Ratle hydroelectric projects. These projects are located in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. In a detailed statement,…

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Supreme Court

Justice Dipankar Datta Urges Stern Action Against “External Forces” Impeding Collegium Recommendations

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Justice Dipankar Datta Urges Stern Action Against “External Forces” Impeding Collegium Recommendations: Nagpur – Supreme Court judge Justice Dipankar Datta on Saturday called for a resolute approach against “external forces” that obstruct the implementation of Collegium recommendations for judicial appointments, while simultaneously emphasizing the need for fairness and transparency in the appointment process. Justice Datta’s…

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Kerala High Court

Kerala High Court Initiates Suo Motu PIL to Probe Alleged Political Influence in IHRD Director’s Appointment

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Kerala High Court Initiates Suo Motu PIL to Probe Alleged Political Influence in IHRD Director’s Appointment: Kochi, India – The Kerala High Court on Friday (June 27) directed its Registry to register a suo motu Public Interest Litigation (PIL) to investigate whether Dr. V. A. Arun Kumar, the current Director of the Institute of Human…

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Calcutta High Court

Controlling Authority Cannot Deny Interest on Delayed Gratuity: Calcutta High Court

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Calcutta High Court: Controlling Authority Cannot Deny Interest on Delayed Gratuity: Kolkata, India – In a significant ruling for employees awaiting their gratuity payments, the Calcutta High Court has clarified that the controlling authority under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, has no discretion to deny interest on delayed gratuity. Justice Shampa Dutt (Paul) directed…

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Telangana High Court

Telangana HC Cancels Free Land Allotment for Hyderabad Arbitration Centre

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Telangana HC Cancels Free Land Allotment for International Arbitration & Mediation Centre, Hyderabad: Hyderabad – In a significant judgment, the Telangana High Court has struck down the state government’s decision to allot 3.70 acres of prime land in Raidurg village, Hyderabad, for the construction of the International Arbitration & Mediation Centre (IAMC). A Division Bench…

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Jammu and Kashmir High Court

Poonch Court Orders FIR Against Zee News, News18 for Defamatory Operation Sindoor Coverage

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Poonch Court Orders FIR Against Zee News, News18 for Defamatory Operation Sindoor Coverage: Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir – In a significant ruling underscoring media accountability, a court in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir, has directed the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against prominent news channels Zee News and News18 India. The channels are accused…

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Karnataka High Court

Karnataka High Court Directs FIR for Medical Negligence Against Doctors in Botched Surgery Case

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Karnataka High Court Directs FIR for Medical Negligence Against Fortis, GM Hospital: Bengaluru – In a significant ruling emphasizing the sanctity of patient care and the right to dignity, the Karnataka High Court has directed the immediate registration of a First Information Report (FIR) for medical negligence against doctors from GM Hospital and Fortis Hospital.…

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Bombay High Court

Kirloskar Group Challenges SEBI Disclosure Norms in Bombay High Court

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Kirloskar Group Challenges SEBI Disclosure Norms in Bombay High Court: Mumbai – Five Kirloskar group companies have initiated a significant legal challenge in the Bombay High Court against recent amendments to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The petitioners contend that the 2023 amendments, which mandate…

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Legal Feud Escalates: SILF Wonders Whether BCI is Seeking to “Demolish Indian Entities” Amidst Foreign Firm Debate

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SILF-Bar Council of India Dispute-Entry of Foreign Firms in India: New Delhi – The simmering dispute between the Bar Council of India (BCI) and the Society of Indian Law Firms (SILF) over the entry of foreign law firms into India has intensified, with SILF firing back at the BCI’s accusations of monopolistic practices within the…

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SIAC Rules in Favor of Amazon, Awards ₹23.7 Crore in Future Group Dispute

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SIAC Rules in Favor of Amazon, Awards Rs 23.7 Crore in Future Group Dispute: Singapore – The Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) has concluded a significant chapter in the prolonged legal saga between e-commerce giant Amazon and Kishore Biyani’s Future Group, awarding Amazon ₹23.7 crore in damages. The tribunal found that Future Group had breached its…

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Madras High Court

Foreign Funded NGOs Should Not to Be Viewed with Suspicion: Madras High Court

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Madras High Court: NGOs Not to Be Viewed with Suspicion Solely for Receiving Foreign Aid: Chennai, India – In a significant ruling for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) operating with international funding, the Madras High Court has asserted that such entities should not be regarded with suspicion simply because they receive foreign contributions, unless there is concrete…

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Allahabad High Court News

Allahabad High Court Bans Rs 500 Photo ID Fee by Bar Associations, Calls It Illegal

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Allahabad High Court Bans Rs 500 Photo ID Fee by Bar Associations: Prayagraj – The Allahabad High Court has issued a strong interim order. It has stopped the High Court Bar Association (Allahabad) and the Oudh Bar Association (Lucknow) from charging ₹500 for photo identification. This fee was being collected from lawyers and individuals filing…

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Supreme Court: No Stay on Corruption Convictions for Public Servants

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Refrain from Staying the Conviction of Public Servants in Corruption Cases, says Supreme Court: India’s highest court has reiterated a clear stance: courts should generally not pause the conviction of public servants found guilty of corruption. This observation came as the Supreme Court dismissed a petition. The petition challenged a Gujarat High Court decision. That…

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Madras High Court

Madras High Court Halts Rotary International Director’s Assumption of Office Amidst Electoral Malpractice Claims

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Madras High Court Stays Rotary International Director’s Assumption of Office: Chennai – In a significant development, the Madras High Court has issued an interim order restraining M. Muruganandam from taking charge as the Rotary International Director for Zone 5 (covering Rotary clubs in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Sri Lanka) for the upcoming 2025–2027 term. The injunction,…

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Allahabad High Court News

Allahabad High Court Denies Bail to 62-Year-Old Accused of “Pakistan Zindabad” Facebook Post, Citing “Anti-National Conduct”

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Allahabad High Court Denies Bail to 62-Year-Old Accused of Posting “Pakistan Zindabad” on Facebook Post: Allahabad – The Allahabad High Court has recently denied bail to a 62-year-old man accused of sharing a Facebook post containing the slogan “Pakistan Zindabad,” holding that his “anti-national conduct” disentitles him from seeking the protection of his fundamental right…

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“Pride in Flouting Judicial Orders”: Allahabad High Court Slams UP Police and Civil Officials Over Demolished House

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Allahabad High Court Slams UP Police, Civil Officials for Flouting Judicial Orders: Prayagraj – In a scathing rebuke, the Allahabad High Court on Friday heavily criticized officials of the Uttar Pradesh police and civil administration. The condemnation came after a house in Baghpat district was illegally demolished, despite an explicit stay order issued by the…

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Supreme Court Declines to Stay Disciplinary Action Against Former Nagaland Judge Over Missing Bail Funds

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Supreme Court Refuses to Stay Department Proceedings Against Former Nagaland Judge Over Missing Bail Funds: New Delhi – India’s Supreme Court has refused to intervene in ongoing departmental proceedings against a former Principal District and Sessions Judge from Dimapur, Nagaland. The judge faces allegations of misappropriating ₹14 lakh in cash surety deposits. On Friday, a vacation…

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Karnataka High Court

Karnataka High Court Clears Basavaraj Bommai in Hate Speech Cases

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Basavaraj Bommai Hate Speech Case in Karnataka High Court: Bengaluru – The Karnataka High Court on Friday dismissed two criminal cases filed against former Chief Minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Basavaraj Bommai. The cases involved allegations of hate speech. Justice S.R. Krishna Kumar, presiding over a single-judge bench, ruled that continuing these…

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Madhya Pradesh High Court

Commercial Courts Act Applies Only to Properties Exclusively Used for Trade: MP High Court

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Commercial Courts Act Applies Only to Properties Exclusively Used for Trade: MP High Court: Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh – June 30, 2025 – In a significant clarification on the jurisdiction of Commercial Courts, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that for a dispute involving immovable property to fall under the Commercial Courts Act, 2015, the…

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Business Law News

M. T. Miskita & Co Advises Adani Group on Monumental $3.2 Billion Dharavi Redevelopment Project

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MT Miskita & Co Advises Adani Group on $3.2 Billion Dharavi Redevelopment Project: Mumbai, India – June 30, 2025 – The Adani Group, a prominent Indian conglomerate, is advancing with one of the nation’s most ambitious urban renewal initiatives: the Dharavi Redevelopment Project. Valued at a staggering $3.2 billion, this monumental undertaking aims to transform…

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Business Law News

Oswal Pumps Launches ₹1,694 Crore IPO, S&R Associates and JSA Advocates Advise on Landmark Offering

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JSA Advocates, S&R Associates Advise on Oswal Pumps Limited’s Rs 1694 crore IPO: New Delhi, India – June 30, 2025 – Oswal Pumps Limited, a rapidly expanding Indian manufacturer in the pumps and electrical equipment sector, has successfully launched its Initial Public Offering (IPO), aiming to raise approximately ₹1,694 crore. This significant market debut includes…

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Madras High Court

Madras High Court Issues Contempt Notices to IAS Officers Over Temple Land Encroachment

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Madras High Court Issues Contempt Notices to IAS Officers Over Temple Land Encroachment: Chennai, India – The Madras High Court has taken a stern view on the alleged encroachment of temple land, issuing contempt notices to five Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers and other officials for non-compliance with a previous court order. The bench, comprising…

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Chhattisgarh High Court

Chhattisgarh High Court Unveils Digitization Hubs in Four Districts, Launches E-Summons and Hospital VC Facilities

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Chhattisgarh High Court Launches E-Summons and Hospital VC Facilities: Raipur, Chhattisgarh – June 30, 2025 – In a significant leap towards modernizing the judicial system in Chhattisgarh, the High Court has ceremonially inaugurated Digitization Centres in the District & Sessions Courts of Raigarh, Janjgir-Champa, Korba, and Bemetara. The virtual event, held on June 25, 2025,…

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Karnataka HC Stays Misleading Ads Case Against Divya Pharmacy, Acharya Balkrishna

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The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday stayed trial court proceedings in a misleading advertisement case filed against Divya Pharmacy (affiliated to Patanjali Ayurved) and its co-founder-promoter Acharya Balakrishna [M/S Divya Pharmacy and anr v. State of Karnataka and anr]. Justice SR Krishna Kumar passed the interim stay order on a petition by Divya Pharmacy and…

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Bombay High Court

Lilavati Trust moves Bombay High Court for CBI Probe Against HDFC Bank CEO over Rs 2 Crore Bribe

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The Lilavati Kirtilal Mehta Medical Trust, which operates the famous Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai, has filed a petition before the Bombay High Court seeking transfer of investigation against HDFC Bank MD and CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) [Lilavati Kirtilal Mehta Medical Trust Through Prashant Mehta vs Union of India and…

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Bombay High Court

Disclosure of second marriage in affidavit no ground to invalidate election win: Bombay High Court

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The Bombay High Court on Monday ruled an election cannot be declared void under the Representation of the People Act of 1951 (RP Act) solely because the candidate added a column in the election affidavit to disclose his second marriage [Sudhir Brijendra Jain v Rajendra Dhedya Gavit] The Court was dealing with a petition challenging…

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Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas advises Simply Nam on investment by Bhaane Group

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Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co acted as the legal counsel for Namrata Soni, the co-founder and promoter of Simply Nam Beauty Private Limited, in connection with a strategic investment by Bhaane Group, led by Anand S Ahuja and Sonam Kapoor Ahuja. The firm provided comprehensive legal support, including transaction structuring, drafting, negotiation, and finalization of…

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Andhra Pradesh High Court

Andhra Pradesh High Court Rules Trans Woman Can File Cruelty Complaint Under Section 498A IPC

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Trans Women Can File Cruelty Complaint Under Section 498A IPC: Andhra High Court: Amaravati, India – June 30, 2025 – In a landmark decision that significantly broadens the scope of legal protection for transgender individuals in marital relationships, the Andhra Pradesh High Court has ruled that a trans woman can file a complaint of cruelty…

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Supreme Court

Supreme Court to Frame Guidelines for Issue of OBC Certificate for Children of Single Mothers, Especially in Inter-Caste Marriages

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Supreme Court to Frame Guidelines for Issue of OBC Certificate for Children of Single Mothers: New Delhi – The Supreme Court of India is poised to frame comprehensive guidelines concerning the issuance of Other Backward Class (OBC) certificates to children raised by single mothers. A key aspect of this deliberation will be to address the…

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Supreme Court

CJI BR Gavai Criticizes Bulldozer Justice: Executive can’t be judge, jury and executioner

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CJI BR Gavai Criticizes Bulldozer Justice: The executive cannot become judge, jury and executioner, Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai said earlier this week while highlighting the Supreme Court’s ruling against retributive demolition of private properties by government authorities in India. “More recently, the Court in Re: Directions in the matter of demolition of…

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Delhi High Court

Delhi High Court: Lenskart admits its use of Titan trademark was a mistake

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Lenskart admits its use of Titan trademark was a mistake in Delhi High Court: Multinational eyewear company Lenskart informed the Delhi High Court recently that its use of the Titan and Fastrack trademarks and metatags was an inadvertent mistake [Titan Company Limited vs Lenskart Solutions Private Limited & Anr]. Advocate Nishchal Anand, appearing for Lenskart,…

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Business Law News

Rajani Associates advises Lloyds Engineering Works on Rs 987.26 crore Rights Issue

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Rajani Associates has acted as sole Legal Counsel to Lloyds Engineering Works and the Lead Manager, Mark Corporate Advisors Private Limited, on this rights issue. The transaction team was led by Sangeeta Lakhi (Senior Partner), with assistance from Deepansh Jain (Associate). The Firm had also advised Lloyds Engineering on their rights issue in 2024.

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Business Law News

JSA advises MUFG, Crédit Agricole on ₹817 cr funding for 200 MW solar project in Gujarat

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JSA Advocates & Solicitors has advised MUFG Bank, Ltd. and Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank in connection with rupee term loan facilities aggregating ₹817 crore, availed by Enren-II Energy Private Limited, a project company of Engie, for the development of a solar farm in Gujarat. The JSA team was led by Karan Mitroo (Partner), with support from Purvi Dabbiru (Partner), Aishwarya Dixit (Senior Associate), and Shantanu Awasthi (Associate).

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Calcutta High Court

West Bengal Teacher Recruitment Scam Case: High Court stays stipend payment to tainted non-teaching staff

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Calcutta High Court stays stipend payment to tainted non-teaching staff: The Calcutta High Court on Friday stayed the State government’s scheme offering a stipend to the 2016 batch non-teaching staff who had lost their jobs after the Supreme Court held their selections to be tainted [Prokash Mandal & Anr v The State of West Bengal…

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Emergency era verdict by Supreme Court was ‘darkest’ in judicial history: VP Jagdeep Dhankhar

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Emergency era verdict by Supreme Court was ‘darkest’ in judicial history: Vice President Dhankhar: Supreme Court of India’s emergency-era judgment was the darkest in judicial history, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said on Friday. Dhankhar said that during times of crisis, people turn to the judiciary for protection. However, the Supreme Court of India declined to…

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Gujarat High Court

No Jurisdiction to Set Aside Arbitral Award if Section 34 Application is Time-Barred: Gujarat High Court

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No Jurisdiction to Set Aside Arbitral Award if Section 34 Application is Time-Barred: Gujarat High Court: Ahmedabad, India – June 30, 2025 – In a significant ruling clarifying the jurisdictional limits of courts in arbitration matters, the Gujarat High Court has unequivocally held that once an application to set aside an arbitral award under Section…

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Gujarat High Court

Gujarat High Court: Unregistered Homestays and PG Hostels Illegal, Mandates Public Awareness

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Unregistered Homestays and PG Hostels Illegal, says Gujarat High Court: Ahmedabad, India – June 30, 2025 – In a significant ruling aimed at regulating commercial accommodations, the Gujarat High Court has declared that operating premises as a Home Stay or Paying Guest (P.G.) hostel without proper registration and mandatory permissions from the authorities is illegal…

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Chhattisgarh High Court

Chhattisgarh HC Commutes Death Penalty in Korba Gangrape-Murder Case, Citing Rehabilitation Potential

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Korba Rape-Murder Case: Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh – June 30, 2025 – In a highly anticipated judgment, the Chhattisgarh High Court last week commuted the death sentences of five men convicted in the horrific 2021 Korba gangrape and murder case. While upholding their conviction for the brutal gangrape and murder of a 16-year-old girl and the slaying…

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Chhattisgarh High Court

Chhattisgarh High Court Bars Litigants, Parties From Carrying Mobile Phones in Courtrooms

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Chhattisgarh High Court Bars Litigants, Parties From Carrying Mobile Phones in Courtrooms: Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh – June 30, 2025 – In a move aimed at preserving the sanctity and decorum of judicial proceedings, the Chhattisgarh High Court has issued a strict notification barring litigants and parties from carrying mobile phones or any other electronic devices inside…

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