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Supreme Court Stays Some Provisions of Waqf Amendment Act 2025

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Supreme Court Stays Some Provisions of Waqf Amendment Act of 2025: In a significant interim order that may shape the future interpretation of religious endowment laws in India, the Supreme Court today stayed several controversial provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, while refusing to suspend the law in its entirety. The Court, however, upheld the registration requirement and allowed limited non-Muslim representation on Waqf Boards and Councils.

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Supreme Court Clarifies Distinction Between Murder and Attempt to Murder: Why the Ruling Matters

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Supreme Court Clarifies Difference Between Murder and Attempt to Murder: In a ruling with profound implications for how homicide cases are tried in India, the Supreme Court has clarified that the mere passage of time between an injury and the victim’s eventual death does not reduce the culpability of the accused from murder to attempt to murder.

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Supreme Court Directs Government to Fill NCLT-NCLAT Vacancies ‘On War Footing’

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Supreme Court Orders Urgent Filling of NCLT-NCLAT Vaccancies: New Delhi: In a landmark ruling aimed at fortifying India’s regulatory framework and protecting the interests of homebuyers, the Supreme Court of India has directed the Union Government to fill vacancies at the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) and the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) “on a war-footing.”

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Punjab and Haryana High Court Orders CBI Probe into Allegations of Bribery Involving Lawyer and Judicial Officers

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Punjab and Haryana High Court – CBI Probe into Allegations of Bribery Involving Lawyer and Judicial Officers: Chandigarh:  September 11, 2025 — In a significant development, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe serious allegations against an advocate, Ankush Dhanerwal, who is accused of taking over ₹5 lakh from a litigant under the pretext of bribing a judge and a government pleader. The Court’s order came after a statement recorded by Chandigarh Police raised suspicions of corrupt dealings involving the lawyer and a judicial officer.

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Delhi High Court Orders Priya Kapur to Reveal Sunjay Kapur’s Asset Details as Karisma Kapoor’s Children Seek Share

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Karishma Kapoor-Sanjay Kanpur Property Case News: The Delhi High Court has directed Priya Sachdeva Kapur, the third wife of the late Sunjay Kapur, to submit a comprehensive list of her husband’s movable and immovable assets following a legal dispute filed by the children of Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor. The children, who are seeking a share in their father’s estate, have accused their stepmother of forging Sunjay Kapur’s will to secure control over his assets.

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Supreme Court Clarifies Scope of Review Jurisdiction, Reaffirms It Cannot Be an Appeal in Disguise

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Supreme Court News: SC Clarifies Scope of Review Jurisdiction, Reaffirms It Cannot Be an Appeal in Disguise: New Delhi, September 8, 2025 — The Supreme Court, in a significant ruling on Monday, laid down clear guidelines on the scope of review jurisdiction, reinforcing that review petitions are not meant to function as appeals in disguise. The Court reiterated that the purpose of a review petition under Order 47 Rule 1 of the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC) is limited to addressing clear errors on the face of the record, and should not be confused with an appeal, which involves a more comprehensive reassessment of the case.

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Supreme Court Raises Alarm Over Delay in Uploading Judgments by High Courts

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Supreme Court Raises Alarm Over Delay in Uploading Judgments by High Courts: New Delhi, September 9, 2025 — The Supreme Court has expressed grave concern over the persistent delays by High Courts in uploading detailed judgments on their websites, despite having pronounced the operative parts of the verdicts months or even years earlier. The apex court’s remarks came in a recent case, Rajan v. State of Haryana, highlighting the adverse impact such delays have on litigants seeking timely judicial redress.

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Supreme Court Directs Election Commission to Accept Aadhaar as Valid ID Proof in Bihar’s Voter List Revision

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Supreme Court Directs Election Commission to Include Aadhaar as a Valid ID Proof in Bihar Electoral Roll Revision: New Delhi, September 2025 – In a crucial development that is set to shape the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, the Supreme Court of India has directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to formally recognize Aadhaar as a valid proof of identity for inclusion in the state’s voter list. This ruling, issued on Monday, extends the scope of Aadhaar as an identity document, which was initially only applicable to voters facing exclusion due to discrepancies in the electoral roll.

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Kerala High Court Issues New Guidelines to Ensure Fair Hearing for Doctors in Medical Negligence Cases

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Medical Negligence Case Laws and Guidelines: In a significant development, the Kerala High Court has issued comprehensive draft guidelines aimed at ensuring that doctors accused in medical negligence cases are afforded a fair hearing and opportunity to defend themselves. The decision was prompted by earlier observations from the Court, which noted that the absence of clear guidelines was leading to doctors being denied a fair opportunity to challenge allegations made against them.

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Trilegal, Khaitan Advise on WestBridge Capital’s Rs 450 Crore Stake Acquisition in Edelweiss Mutual Fund

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Trilegal, Khaitan & Co Advise on WestBridge Capital’s Rs 450 Crore Stake Acquisition in Edelweiss Mutual Fund: Mumbai – In a significant move within India’s burgeoning mutual funds sector, WestBridge Capital has announced its proposed acquisition of a 15% stake in both Edelweiss Asset Management Limited and Edelweiss Trusteeship Company Limited, for a total consideration of ₹450 crore (\~\$51.4 million). This marks WestBridge Capital’s strategic entry into the Indian mutual fund industry, further intensifying competition in the fast-growing sector.

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Supreme Court Cracks Down on ‘Optional’ Enrolment Fees Charged by State Bar Councils, Reaffirms Statutory Cap for Aspiring Lawyers

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Supreme Court Cracks Down on ‘Optional’ Enrolment Fees, Reaffirms Statutory Cap for Aspiring Lawyers: NEW DELHI – In a significant move to ensure affordability and accessibility to the legal profession, the Supreme Court of India has issued a stern directive to all State Bar Councils, clarifying that they cannot collect any amount as “optional fees” from aspiring lawyers during the enrolment process. The bench of Justices J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan made it unequivocally clear that the enrolment fee must strictly adhere to the statutory limits prescribed by the Advocates Act, 1961.

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Following CJI’s Intervention, Supreme Court Recalls Order Stripping Allahabad HC Judge of Criminal Roster

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Supreme Court Recalls Order Stripping Allahabad HC Judge Prashant Kumar of Criminal Roster: 
NEW DELHI — In a rare and dramatic turn of events, a Supreme Court bench on Friday recalled its own directive that had divested an Allahabad High Court judge, Justice Prashant Kumar, of all criminal matters until his retirement. The decision came after the bench received a letter from Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai, requesting a reconsideration of the August 4 order and its sweeping observations.

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Madras High Court Mandates Sweeping Reforms to Tackle Decades of Delay in Criminal Trials

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Madras High Court Mandates Sweeping Reforms to Tackle Decades of Delay in Criminal Trials: Chennai, Tamil Nadu – In a significant move to overhaul the state’s criminal justice system, the Madras High Court has unveiled a series of directives aimed at tackling two critical issues that have contributed to years-long delays: the tardy filing of chargesheets and the widespread failure to execute non-bailable warrants (NBWs). The court’s order, issued by Justice P. Velmurugan, comes in response to a backlog that has seen criminal cases languish and, in some instances, justice altogether denied.

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Remarks on Cooking, Clothing Not “Cruelty” Under IPC Section 498A

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Bombay High Court Rules: Remarks on Cooking, Clothing Not “Cruelty” Under IPC Section 498A: MUMBAI — The Bombay High Court’s Aurangabad Bench has made a significant observation regarding the interpretation of “cruelty” under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), ruling that minor domestic annoyances, such as a husband’s remarks on his wife’s cooking or choice of clothing, do not constitute grounds for a criminal case. The court, in a judgment that quashed a criminal complaint, emphasized that such allegations are often “exaggerations” made when a marital relationship is under strain.

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Supreme Court Upholds Judicial Inquiry, Dismisses Justice Yashwant Varma’s Challenge

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Supreme Court Upholds Judicial Inquiry, Dismisses Justice Varma’s Challenge: NEW DELHI — In a landmark decision affecting judicial accountability, the Supreme Court of India on Thursday dismissed a petition filed by Allahabad High Court Justice Yashwant Varma. The petition challenged the findings of an in-house inquiry committee and the subsequent recommendation for his removal, which stemmed from the discovery of unaccounted cash at his official residence. The apex court, in a ruling delivered by a bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and AG Masih, held that both the constitution of the committee and the procedure it followed were not illegal, reinforcing the legal sanctity of the in-house mechanism for addressing judicial misconduct.

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Trilegal, Saraf and Partners, Crawford Bayley & Co  Adivse on Electronics Bazaar’s Rs 460 Crore IPO

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Trilegal, Saraf and Partners, Crawford Bayley & Co  Adivse on Electronics Bazaar’s ₹460 Crore IPO: MUMBAI — GNG Electronics Limited, operating under the popular brand “Electronics Bazaar,” has made a stunning debut on the stock market, with its ₹460.435 crore initial public offering (IPO) receiving an overwhelming response from investors. As India’s largest refurbisher of laptops and desktops, the company’s strong listing performance signals a growing appetite among investors for businesses in the re-commerce and circular economy sectors.

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Supreme Court Refers Key Motor Accident Compensation Issue to Larger Bench

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Supreme Court Refers Key Motor Accident Compensation Issue to Larger Bench: New Delhi – The Supreme Court has referred a crucial legal question concerning motor accident compensation to a larger bench, a move that could significantly impact how claims are handled for the death of a vehicle owner. The Court is examining whether a deceased vehicle owner’s legal heirs can claim “no-fault” compensation under Section 163A of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, even if the accident did not involve a third-party vehicle.

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Supreme Court Reinstates Environmental Clearance for Industrial, Educational Buildings

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Supreme Court Reinstates Environmental Clearance for Industrial, Educational Buildings: New Delhi – In a significant judgment for environmental protection, the Supreme Court today struck down a government notification that had exempted industrial sheds, schools, colleges, and other educational institutions from the requirement of obtaining prior environmental clearance.

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Punjab & Haryana Bar Council to Probe Bench Hunting Allegations at High Court

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Punjab & Haryana Bar Council to Probe Bench Hunting Allegations at High Court: Chandigarh – The Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana has initiated a formal probe into serious allegations of “bench hunting” at the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The decision comes after a controversy surrounding a bribery case involving a judicial officer, where Chief Justice Sheel Nagu hinted at such practices.

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Supreme Court Strips Allahabad High Court Judge Justice Prashant Kumar of Criminal Roster

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Supreme Court “Shocked”, Strips Allahabad High Court Judge Justice Prashant Kumar of Criminal Roster: New Delhi – In an extraordinary move, the Supreme Court has come down heavily on an Allahabad High Court judge, ordering that he be immediately stripped of his criminal roster. The apex court was “shocked” by the judge’s reasoning in a judgment that suggested criminal prosecution could be an acceptable alternative for recovering money in a civil matter.

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“Online News Will Disappear, Only ChatGPT Will Remain”: Media Giants to Delhi High Court

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ANI vs Open AI Case in Delhi High Court: New Delhi – In a dramatic submission to the Delhi High Court, India’s leading media houses have warned that the rise of generative AI, specifically OpenAI’s ChatGPT, threatens the very existence of online news. The Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA) on Tuesday argued that OpenAI’s use of online news reports to train its Large Language Model (LLM) constitutes a fundamental infringement of copyright, a practice that could ultimately leave only AI as a source of information.

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Akshay Jeet Bhat and Prasad Subramanyan Launch First Principles Law

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First Principles Law: Former Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas Partner, Matrix Partners GC Launch Boutique Law Firm: Mumbai – In a significant development for India’s legal landscape, former Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM) Partner Akshay Jeet Bhat and former Matrix Partners General Counsel Prasad Subramanyan have announced the launch of a new boutique law firm, First Principles Law.

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Schneider Electric Acquires Temasek’s 35% Stake in Indian Unit for $6.4 Billion

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Schneider Electric Acquires Temasek’s 35% Stake in Indian Unit for $6.4 Billion: Mumbai – Schneider Electric SE has announced a major strategic move to fully acquire its Indian subsidiary by purchasing the 35% stake held by Singaporean investor Temasek for an all-cash consideration of $6.4 billion. The transaction, which will give the French multinational full ownership of Schneider Electric India Private Limited, underscores the company’s commitment to strengthening its presence in what it calls its third-largest market globally.

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Andhra Pradesh High Court Stays Investigation Against Sony India MD in Consumer Fraud Case

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Andhra Pradesh High Court Stays Investigation Against Sony India MD Sunil Nayyar in Consumer Fraud Case: Amaravati – The Andhra Pradesh High Court has granted interim relief to Sunil Nayyar, the Managing Director of Sony India, by staying all criminal proceedings against him in a consumer fraud case. The case stems from a complaint filed by a customer regarding the servicing of a faulty Sony television.

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CCI Dismisses Bid-Rigging Allegations in Coal Block Auctions, Citing Lack of Evidence and Delay

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CCI Dismisses Bid-Rigging Allegations in Coal Block Auctions, Citing Lack of Evidence and Delay: New Delhi — The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has dismissed a major complaint alleging cartelisation and bid-rigging by several prominent corporate groups, including Adani Enterprises, the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, Vedanta, Hindalco, UltraTech, and Jindal Power, in coal block auctions spanning 2015 and 2023.

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Bombay High Court Establishes Circuit Bench in Kolhapur, to Begin Operations August 18

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Bombay High Court Kolhapur Bench: KOLHAPUR – The long-standing demand for a Bombay High Court bench in Kolhapur has been fulfilled, with a new circuit bench set to begin functioning in the city from August 18, 2025. The establishment of the bench, which will serve six districts in western Maharashtra and the Konkan region, was officially announced in a gazette notification dated August 1, 2025.

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BIAL Secures ₹9,000 Crore Funding in Landmark Private Placement, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, Luthra and Luthra Advise

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Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas and Luthra and Luthra Advise on BIAL’s Record Rs 9,000 Crore Private Placement: BENGALURU – Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), the operator of Kempegowda International Airport, has successfully raised an aggregate amount of ₹9,000 crore (approximately $1.02 billion) through a private placement of secured, unlisted, rated, redeemable, taxable non-convertible debentures (NCDs). The capital infusion, conducted in multiple tranches, marks the largest unlisted private placement of NCDs in India’s airport sector, setting a new benchmark for infrastructure financing in the country.

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Former MP Prajwal Revanna Convicted in Rape Case

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Former MP Prajwal Revanna Convicted in Rape Case: BENGALURU – A trial court in Bengaluru today delivered a stunning verdict that sent shockwaves through Karnataka’s political landscape, convicting former Member of Parliament Prajwal Revanna in a rape case. The conviction, handed down by Additional City Civil and Sessions Judge Santhosh Gajanan Bhat, is the first in a series of cases against the suspended Janata Dal (Secular) leader stemming from a high-profile sexual assault scandal. The court is scheduled to hear arguments on the quantum of sentence on Saturday.

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Supreme Court’s Five Judge Constitution Bench to Hear Presidential Reference on Governor’s Assent to Bills

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A Five-judge Constitution Bench of Supreme Court to Hear Presidential Reference on Governor’s Assent to Bills: New Delhi, India – July 19, 2025 – The Supreme Court of India is set to hear a crucial Presidential Reference under Article 143 of the Constitution on July 22, addressing fundamental questions surrounding the grant of assent to Bills by Governors and the President. This significant hearing comes in the wake of the Supreme Court’s own judgment in the Tamil Nadu Governor’s case, which had imposed timelines for such decisions, sparking a constitutional debate.

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Bombay High Court Upholds UAPA Validity, Clarifies ‘Prevention’ Not Detention

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Bombay High Court Upholds UAPA Validity, Clarifies ‘Prevention’ Not Preventive Detention Law: Mumbai, India – In a significant ruling that clarifies the nature of India’s stringent anti-terror legislation, the Bombay High Court on Thursday upheld the Constitutional validity of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). A Bench of Justices AS Gadkari and Neela Gokhale firmly stated that despite the word “prevention” appearing in its title, the UAPA is not a preventive detention law.

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Supreme Court Warns: Lack of Special NIA Courts Delaying Trials, May Force Bail in Terror Cases

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Supreme Court Warns: Lack of Special NIA Courts Delaying Trials, May Force Bail in Terror Cases:
New Delhi, India – The Supreme Court of India today expressed strong disapproval over the government’s failure to establish an adequate number of special courts dedicated to trying terror-related offenses under the National Investigation Agency (NIA) Act. A Bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi warned that the dearth of such courts is causing undue delays in trials, which could compel courts to grant bail to undertrials in cases where proceedings are not expeditious.

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GAIL India Signs 10-Year LNG Agreement with Vitol Asia Pte. Ltd.

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GAIL (India) Limited Signs 10-Year LNG Agreement with Vitol Asia Pte. Ltd: New Delhi, India – July 19, 2025 – GAIL (India) Limited, the nation’s largest natural gas company, has announced the signing of a significant long-term Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Sale and Purchase Agreement with Vitol Asia Pte. Ltd. This strategic pact will see GAIL receive approximately 1 Million Metric Tonnes Per Annum (MMTPA) of LNG for a decade, commencing in 2026.

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Theobroma Sells Majority Stake to ChrysCapital in $233 Million Deal

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Theobroma Sells Majority Stake to ChrysCapital in ₹2,000 Crore ($233 Mn) Deal: Mumbai, India – July 19, 2025 – Theobroma Foods Private Limited, the renowned Pan-India chain of patisseries, has announced the sale of a substantial majority stake to private equity firm ChrysCapital. The landmark transaction is valued at approximately ₹2,000 crore (around $233 million), subject to customary closing conditions and adjustments.

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Legal Showdown: Indian Law Firms Raise Alarms Over BCI’s Foreign Entry Rules, Citing ‘Backdoor’ Concerns and Legal Loopholes

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SILF vs BCI – Indian Law Firms Raise Alarms Over BCI’s Foreign Entry Rules, Citing ‘Backdoor’ Concerns and Legal Loopholes: New Delhi, India – A simmering dispute between the Bar Council of India (BCI) and the Society of Indian Law Firms (SILF) has intensified, with SILF submitting a comprehensive representation to the BCI, sharply critiquing the recently amended Rules that permit the entry of foreign lawyers and law firms into India. While SILF maintains its support for the liberalization of the legal services sector, it has expressed grave concerns over the “unclear drafting, scope of backdoor entries and more,” asserting that the current framework is fraught with “conceptual issues apart from pure drafting issues, ranging from grammatical errors to repetition, vagueness, and lacunae.”

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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