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Chanakya National Law University, Patna is inviting submissions in the form of Call for Papers for its CNLU Panchayati Raj Law Journal. About the Chair Professor, Panchayati Raj The Chair Professor, Panchayati Raj at Chanakya National Law University promotes rigorous academic inquiry into the theory and practice of local self-governance in India. It focuses on

IntroductionIn Binay Kumar Singh & Anr. v. State of Jharkhand & Ors. Writ Petition (Criminal) No. 55/2026, along with Criminal Appeal No. 815 of 2026 (SLP (Crl.) No. 20248/2025), the Supreme Court dealt with allegations of repeated invocation of the criminal process to keep an accused in custody despite bail orders. The Bench comprised Justice

IntroductionIn State Bank of India v. Union of India & Ors. (Civil Appeal No. 1810 of 2021 along with connected appeals), the Supreme Court addressed whether telecom service providers (TSPs) can invoke the IBC moratorium to avoid/hold up payment of license dues to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), by treating spectrum as an ‘asset’ capable

Understanding Complex Legal ProceduresPersonal injury cases involve detailed rules, deadlines, and procedures that can be difficult to manage without experience. Many people underestimate how much paperwork and evidence gathering is required to build a strong claim. A knowledgeable attorney understands how to organize documents, communicate with insurers, and meet important filing requirements. This guidance helps

INTRODUCTIONIn Dr. Anand Rai v. State of Madhya Pradesh & Anr., 2026 INSC 141, decided on 10 February 2026, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh, delivered an important Judgment clarifying the threshold required for framing charges under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act,

INTRODUCTIONIn Viva Highways Ltd. v. Madhya Pradesh Road Development Corporation Ltd. & Anr., decided on 6 February 2026, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice Sanjay Kumar and Justice Alok Aradhe, clarified an important aspect of arbitral jurisprudence concerning Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (herein after referred to as “The Act”).The

INTRODUCTIONIn Sumit v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr., reported as 2026 INSC 145, the Supreme Court of India, by Order dated 9 February 2026, delivered a significant ruling reaffirming the settled constitutional position on Anticipatory Bail. The Bench comprising Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice K.V. Viswanathan held that once anticipatory bail is granted, it

The Delhi High Court in Madanjit Kumar v. Central Electronics Limited delivered an important ruling concerning disciplinary action against a public sector employee for social media conduct and external communications alleging corruption within the organisation. The Court examined the interplay between service discipline rules and constitutional free speech rights, the scope of judicial review in

After an engaging pre-final round on February 10, we are delighted to announce the finalists of the 1st National Policy Brief Competition on Intellectual Property & Innovation, 2025 organized by SpicyIP and CIPAM, DPIIT! The pre-final round witnessed thoughtful presentations from our shortlisted teams, followed by rigorous engagement with questions from the fantastic panel of

There has been another development in ER Squibb v Zydus, at the center of which is Nivolumab, an anti-cancer drug. Readers will remember that on 12th January 2025, a division bench of the Delhi HC had allowed Zydus to launch their biosimilar product, ZRC-3276, in the market.(here) The bench had refused to grant an interim injunction against