2nd RMLNLU-Kochhar & Co. Arbitration Moot Court Competition, 2024 [Feb 23-25; Prize worth Rs. 1.5L; Offline]: Register by Jan 1

2nd RMLNLU-Kochhar & Co. Arbitration Moot Court Competition, 2024 [Feb 23-25; Prize worth Rs. 1.5L; Offline]: Register by Jan 1

About the Organizer The Moot Court Committee at Dr Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow, is the official student-run body consisting of members across the five batches of the B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) program. It is entrusted with administering mooting activities and events at the University. About the Competition Dr Read more

Conference on Hackathon on Geographical Indication & Related Traditional Knowledge & Traditional Cultural Expression at WBNUJS [March 9-10]: Submit by Jan 20

Conference on Hackathon on Geographical Indication & Related Traditional Knowledge & Traditional Cultural Expression at WBNUJS [March 9-10]: Submit by Jan 20

About the Conference There are several IPR conferences that include Geographical Indications (GI), Traditional Knowledge (TK) and Traditional Cultural Expressions (TCEs) as subthemes. However, dedicated conferences in these areas are quite rare. There are various reports by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of UNO showcasing the importance of these Read more

“Judicial Deliberations on Surrender, Delay, and Restoration: A Fair Consideration of Special Leave Petition in Light of Article 21”

“Judicial Deliberations on Surrender, Delay, and Restoration: A Fair Consideration of Special Leave Petition in Light of Article 21”

The case involves a Special Leave Petition challenging the conviction of petitioners Sanjit Saha and Anil Saha under Section 376(2)(g) of the Indian Penal Code, with a 10-year imprisonment sentence and a fine. An application for exemption from surrendering was rejected on 01.03.2019, giving six weeks for surrender. On 24.02.2020, Read more

“Judicial Review: Acquittal in the 1996 Murder Case – Presumption of Innocence, Evidentiary Scrutiny, and Appellate Dismissal”

“Judicial Review: Acquittal in the 1996 Murder Case – Presumption of Innocence, Evidentiary Scrutiny, and Appellate Dismissal”

The case revolves around an incident that occurred on March 6, 1996, where five individuals were accused of committing murder, leading to their prosecution under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The high Court initially acquitted the accused, prompting two appeals – one filed by the deceased’s son Read more

“Legal Precedent Emphasizing the Crucial Role of Evidence: Nullification of Sale Deed in Purushottam Bagh Cooperative Housing Society vs. Krishna Pal Singh’s Successors”

“Legal Precedent Emphasizing the Crucial Role of Evidence: Nullification of Sale Deed in Purushottam Bagh Cooperative Housing Society vs. Krishna Pal Singh’s Successors”

The case revolves around a residential society, Purushottam Bagh (residential) Sahkari Awas Samiti Ltd., in Agra, formed under the U.P. Cooperative Societies Act, 1965. In 1983, a plot was allotted to Krishna Pal Singh based on an affidavit stating he had no property in the society’s operational area. After 26 Read more

When an Appellate Court deals with an appeal against an order of acquittal, it is no doubt true that the Appellate Court has to re-appreciate the evidence of the prosecution witnesses- Supreme court.

When an Appellate Court deals with an appeal against an order of acquittal, it is no doubt true that the Appellate Court has to re-appreciate the evidence of the prosecution witnesses- Supreme court.

In a significant development, the High Court has upheld the acquittal of  five accused individuals involved in a murder case dating back to March  6, 1996. The incident revolved around the murder of Siddhnath Patel,  leading to legal proceedings against the accused under Section 302 of  the Indian Penal Code, Read more

Kerela High Court: Section 228A IPC does not apply to  Judges, that is Penalises Revealing Rape Victim’s Identity 

Kerela High Court: Section 228A IPC does not apply to  Judges, that is Penalises Revealing Rape Victim’s Identity 

Justice Devan Ramachandran of the Kerala High Court heard the petition  that sought action against the Magistrate under Section 228A of the Indian  Penal Code (IPC) which criminalises revelation of victim’s identity in  offences like rape. The Kerala High Court ruled that a Magistrate cannot  be prosecuted for not anonymizing Read more