Aarhus, Denmark: Indian research examining the growing geo-ecological crisis in the Western Himalayas has taken centre stage at an international academic platform, drawing attention to the legal, policy and environmental challenges posed by climate change, soil degradation and changing land-use patterns in the fragile Himalayan ecosystem. The research is being presented at a Global Symposium
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[Ayushi Singh is a 3rd Year B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) student at Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar] India’s alternative investment fund (AIF) industry has enjoyed considerable success. Total AIF commitments reached ₹15.74 trillion by December 2025, growing at nearly 30% each year over the past five years. More than 1,700 AIFs are now registered with the Securities and Exchange Board of India
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On Friday, 25th September 2026, the Moot Court Hall at Umang Bhawan held a deeply moving aayojan — a Farewell-cum-Welcome ceremony organised by the Alumni Association, honouring outgoing Dean Prof. (Dr.) Anju Vali Tikoo and welcoming incoming Dean Prof. Raman Mittal. What had, by her own account, begun as a small, simple request had by
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September 26, 2026 In Blog PART ACCEPTANCE OR PART REJECTION OF THE PROSECUTRIX’S STATEMENT IS NOT ALLOWED INTRODUCTION In Paramjit Singh Bedi v. State of Punjab, 2026 INSC 1054, the Supreme Court of India considered an important question about the way evidence of a Prosecutrix should be looked at in a criminal case. The Judgment was
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🏢 Company: Dr. B. Ramaswamy 📍 Location: Anna Nagar West Extension, Near Chennai Public School, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 💰 Stipend/Salary: Rs 10,000–15,000/month 📅 Last Date to Apply: 15/10/2026 About the Internship :Applications are invited for law internship and junior advocate opportunities with Dr. B. Ramaswamy, Government Senior Standing Counsel, Chennai. This is an offline opportunity for
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September 26, 2026 In Blog SESSIONS COURT CANNOT IMPOSE SPECIAL CATEGORY SENTENCE BARRING STATUTORY REMISSION AND COMMUTATION INTRODUCTION The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India recently clarified the legal boundaries regarding the sentencing powers of Trial Courts in murder cases. In Naval Kishore & Anr. v. State of Punjab (Criminal Appeal No. of 2026), decided on
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September 26, 2026 In Blog WHEN A TECHNICAL OBJECTION CANNOT UNDO A COMPLETED TRIAL INTRODUCTION In Sanu Varghese v. Shoukkathali, 2026 INSC 1053, the Supreme Court of India considered an important question arising out of a cheque dishonour case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The Judgment was delivered on 22 September 2026 by
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September 26, 2026 In Blog SUPREME COURT HOLDS CONTRACTUAL CLAUSE CAN BAR ARBITRATOR FROM AWARDING PRE-REFERENCE INTEREST IN PUBLIC WORKS DISPUTE North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited v. Astra Construction Private Limited, 2026 INSC 1036 The Supreme Court, in a judgment delivered by Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Justice Alok Aradhe on 22.09.2026, has set aside
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