INTRODUCTIONIn Sharla Bazliel v. Baldev Thakur & Ors., decided on 17 March 2026, the Supreme Court of India, in a Judgment delivered by Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta, addressed the scope and limits of the High Court’s inherent powers under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, particularly in relation to
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[Tathya Sarkar is a 4th year B.Com., LL.B. (Hons.) student at Institute of Law, Nirma University in Ahmedabad.] The enforcement architecture governing corporate fraud under the Companies Act, 2013 reflects a deliberate legislative attempt to reconcile two competing concerns: the need to deter serious economic misconduct and to prevent the misuse of criminal law in internal
... Continue Reading.Is the Air Force Group Insurance Society a ‘State’ Under Article 12? Supreme Court Clarifies
The Supreme Court of India, in Ravi Khokhar & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors. (2026 INSC 233), addressed a significant constitutional question, whether the Air Force Group Insurance Society (AFGIS), a society registered under the Societies Registration Act, qualifies as “State” under Article 12 of the Constitution. This determination is crucial because it
... Continue Reading.Legal Bites February 2026: Monthly Legal Updates
The February 2026 edition of Legal Bites captures significant developments across constitutional law, criminal law, service law, and emerging policy domains, reflecting the dynamic evolution of India’s legal landscape. From landmark Supreme Court rulings on citizenship, limitation, insolvency, and service jurisprudence to key High Court decisions on matrimonial rights, legal aid, and criminal liability, the
... Continue Reading.College Overview: Indian Law Institute (ILI), New Delhi
The Indian Law Institute (ILI) reflects India’s strong commitment to promoting legal research and education, established by leading jurists to reform and advance the quality and importance of legal studies. College Name: Indian Law Institute (ILI), New Delhi Location: Opposite Supreme Court of India, Bhagwan Das Road, New Delhi, India Establishment Year: 1956 Affiliation: Deemed-to-be
... Continue Reading.No Ban on Private Prayers, But Incitement Prohibited: Allahabad High Court
The freedom of religion is one of the most cherished fundamental rights under the Constitution of India. Article 25 guarantees to every individual the right to freely profess, practice, and propagate religion, subject to reasonable restrictions. However, the contours of this freedom often come under judicial scrutiny, particularly when issues of public order, communal harmony,
... Continue Reading.Redefining Legal Learning: Prof. (Dr.) Sujata Bali on Research, Responsibility, and the Role of Modern School of Laws
Prof. (Dr.) Sujata Bali is the Dean and Professor of Law at IILM Law School, Gurugram, with significant academic and research experience in the legal field. She has previously served as Senior Associate Professor at UPES School of Law, Dehradun, and was a UGC Senior Research Fellow at Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla, where she completed
... Continue Reading.Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Advised Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Compressor Corporation On Acquisition Of AST Turbo AG
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advised Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Compressor Corporation on acquisition of AST Turbo AG The global law firm, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advised Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Compressor Corporation, part of the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, on the acquisition of Switzerland’s AST Turbo AG (AST), March 18, 2026. MHI Group is a leading
... Continue Reading.BMG sues Anthropic over use of Rolling Stones, Bruno Mars lyrics in AI training
BMG sues Anthropic over use of Rolling Stones, Bruno Mars lyrics in AI training The lawsuit is among the many filed by authors, news outlets, and copyright owners against tech companies International music company BMG Rights Management has sued artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic in the U.S. District Court in California for the alleged use
... Continue Reading.CMS Promotes 54 Lawyers To Partner Across 21 Countries
CMS Promotes 54 Lawyers to Partner Across 21 Countries The top-tier international law firm, CMS has announced the promotion of 54 lawyers to partner across its global network, reinforcing the firm’s international strength and depth. The promotions span 29 cities in 21 countries and will take effect between April 1, 2025 and April 1, 2026.
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