The Bombay High Court recently delivered a judgment in Arbitration Petition No. 216 of 2022, concerning a dispute between M/s. Devike Constructions and Developers Pvt. Ltd. (Petitioner) and Dilip Vengsarkar Foundation (Respondent), a Public Trust. The matter revolved around the enforcement of an arbitration clause contained in a Memorandum of Read more
In a “significant ruling” addressing a dowry death case, the Delhi High Court has brought attention to the “prevalence of regressive mindsets” associated with “insatiable dowry demands,” framing them as a “broader societal concern.” The case involved the alleged “harassment and suicide” of a daughter-in-law over the birth of female Read more
Today, a 7-judge bench of the Supreme Court had the 3rd day of hearing of the case relating to the minority status of the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU). The bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justices Sanjiv Khanna, Surya Kant, JB Pardiwala, Dipankar Datta, Manoj Misra, and Satish Read more
The court dismissed the prosecution initiated against a 28-year-old man accused under the POCSO and IT Acts for downloading and viewing child pornography. It clarified that the offenses would only be established if the individual had distributed the downloaded pornographic content publicly or to others. Justice N Anand Venkatesh asserted Read more
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About the Fellowship The aim of this programme is to provide fellowships for young first-generation women litigators at the start of their career. The fellowships are intended to provide financial and mentorship support to encourage and equip more women litigators with the necessary support systems and professional training early in Read more
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GNLU Center for ADR is organizing a guest lecture on the topic “Women in Mediation: Unleashing power of Women Mediators in Mediation” on the 24th of January 2024, from 15:45 IST. Event Details How to Register? Interested candidates can register via the link given at the end of the post. Registration fee No Read more
About National Legal Rights Consortium The National Legal Rights Consortium is a part of the Women’s Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (WICCI), which is a premier National Business Chamber for Women envisioning Global Impact for Women Entrepreneurs, Businesswomen, and Professionals from all walks of life. Supported by the massive Read more
This article is written by Bharathi Priya S of 8th Semester of School of Excellence in Law, TNDALU, Chennai, an intern under Legal Vidhiya ABSTRACT Companies exhibit social responsibility to stakeholders through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), focusing on philanthropic efforts to enhance stakeholder welfare and address societal needs. The Companies Read more
The recent judgment by the Supreme Court of India addresses critical environmental concerns surrounding the Inland Container Depot (ICD) at Tughlakabad. This landmark decision, issued on January 11, 2024, carries significant implications for addressing pollution and optimising cargo handling in the region. The case revolves around the Environment Pollution Control Read more
In this case, the Hon’ble Delhi High Court rejected the habeas corpus petition filed by the petitioner and held that the detention of a Bangladeshi national, Mr. Azal Chakma, is not illegal, as his movement was restricted so that he remained available for deportation, and that such a foreign citizen Read more