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The doctrine of manifest arbitrariness has emerged as an important tool in Indian constitutional jurisprudence to test the validity of legislation and executive action. Rooted in Article 14 of the Constitution of India, which guarantees equality before the law and equal protection of the laws, the doctrine allows courts to invalidate laws that are arbitrary,

INTRODUCTIONIn Harish Rana v. Union of India & Ors., 2026 INSC 222, decided on 11th March 2026, the Supreme Court of India, in a Judgment authored by Justice J.B. Pardiwala, delivered a significant ruling on the constitutional framework governing passive euthanasia and withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment.The case concerned a young man who had been in

Jabalpur, March 14, 2026: Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU), Jabalpur, successfully hosted a conference titled “Evolution of Arbitration in India: Today’s Scenario, Emerging Challenges & Proactive Reforms” on March 14, 2026. The conference brought together eminent members of the judiciary, legal practitioners, academicians, and students to deliberate on the rapidly evolving arbitration landscape in India

INTRODUCTIONIn Kuldeep Singh & Anr. v. State of Punjab & Anr., Criminal Appeal arising out of SLP (Crl.) Nos. 13439–13440 of 2025, decided on 9 March 2026, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice Sanjay Kumar and Justice K. Vinod Chandran, set aside the Order of the High Court granting anticipatory bail to the Accused.The

INTRODUCTIONIn Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai v. M/s R.V. Anderson Associates Ltd., 2026 INSC 228, decided on 11 March 2026, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice J.K. Maheshwari and Justice Atul S. Chandurkar, dismissed the Appeal filed by the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) challenging an arbitral award on the ground of improper

INTRODUCTIONIn Om Sakthi Sekar v. V. Sukumar & Ors., Civil Appeal No. 3362 of 2026, decided on 13 March 2026, the Supreme Court of India, in a Judgment delivered by Justice R. Mahadevan and Justice J.B. Pardiwala, addressed an important issue concerning the extent to which a confirmed auction sale conducted in recovery proceedings may

Candidates preparing for the Goa Judicial Services Examination should solve the Goa Judicial Services Mains Written Examination 2023 – Paper I (Civil Law) along with other previous years’ question papers before appearing for the Preliminary and Main stages. Practising authentic papers not only familiarises aspirants with the pattern and style of questions but also helps

INTRODUCTIONIn Dablu & Ors. v. State of Madhya Pradesh, 2026 INSC 224, decided on 11 March 2026, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice Pankaj Mithal and Justice S.V.N. Bhatti, upheld the conviction and life sentence imposed on several accused for the murder of one Balkishan.The Court reaffirmed the settled principle that members of an

The book explores the historical foundations of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, examining how its core concepts developed from English jurisprudence and were interpreted by Indian courts over time. NEW DELHI / 13 March, 2026: Scholars and members of the legal fraternity gathered in Delhi for the launch of a new book exploring the historical

1. IntroductionCivil litigation in India often involves substantial financial costs, one of which is the payment of court fees at the time of instituting a suit or filing an appeal. These fees are governed primarily by the Court Fees Act, 1870 , which prescribes the manner and amount of fees payable on documents filed before