Empowering India: The Imperative for Women’s Reservation
Closing the Representation Gap In a nation as diverse and dynamic as India, achieving true representation in governance stands as a crucial milestone. The call for women’s reservation in legislative bodies has been a long-standing discourse, aiming to address the underrepresentation of women
Upholding University Autonomy: Chancellor’s Discretion in Appointing Vice-Chancellors
The recent Supreme Court ruling on the re-appointment of Dr. Gopinath Ravindran as the Vice Chancellor of Kannur University in Kerala brought to light crucial aspects of the Chancellor’s role in state universities. The judgment highlighted the separation of powers between the Chancellor
Punjab & Haryana High Court Upholds Prisoners’ Rights, Strikes Down Restrictive Outdoor Policy in High Security Zones
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has set aside an order by the Additional Director General of Police (Jails), Punjab, which limited the release of prisoners in high security zones to only two hours in the open atmosphere. Justice Vinod S. Bhardwaj stated
Supreme Court Upholds Penalty in ‘Zarda’ Misclassification Case
Introduction: In a significant legal decision, the Supreme Court has reaffirmed the imposition of penalties and a demand for differential duty against an Assessee who intentionally misclassified their product ‘Zarda’ as ‘Chewing Tobacco’ to evade higher duty payments. The ruling, delivered by a
Enhancing Transparency in Political Donations: The Electoral Bonds Scheme
Introduction: In a landmark case, the Supreme Court has recently delved into a rigorous examination of the Electoral Bonds Scheme, a government initiative aimed at revolutionizing political funding in India. As the nation grapples with the complex web of electoral financing, the court
Supreme Court Ruling: Handling Recovery Certificates in IBC Applications
Introduction: The Supreme Court recently delivered a crucial verdict regarding composite applications under Section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC), based on multiple Recovery Certificates issued by the Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT). The ruling emphasizes the treatment of time-barred Recovery
Supreme Court Acquits Appellants Due to Deficient Investigation in Murder Case
In a recent landmark decision, the Supreme Court of India acquitted the appellants in a murder case, highlighting critical issues and shortcomings in the prosecution’s case. The case, dating back to April 22, 2016, involved the tragic death of a young boy in
Theos vs. Theobroma Settlement Terms agreed, Trademark ‘THEOS’ Defined and QR Menu Permission Granted
The Delhi High Court has issued clarifications and finalised settlement terms in a trademark infringement suit between confectionery brands Theos and Theobroma. The case arose from Theos’s suit to restrain Theobroma from using the mark ‘THEOS’ as a prefix to the names of
South Asian Nations should include women in dispute settlement and promote Technological Advancement Globally.
Chief Justice DY Chandrachud drew attention to the gender gap in international arbitration tribunals and institutions at the UNCITRAL South Asia Conference in 2023. Less than 10% of Indian arbitrators are women, which he described as a “diversity paradox” despite acknowledging the good
Cries of Womb reaching to Tombs: The sad reality of female infanticide and foeticide in India Suggestions
Abstract: Numerous daughters leave this world without even stepping out of their mother’s womb and the reason for it is that her father and her grandmother think of her as an economic burden and so is left to the ashes just after being
