The International Law Journal (ILJ) is pleased to Call for Papers for its 1st (Revival) Volume. About SPIL International Law Journal The International Law Journal is published by the Students for Promotion of International Law (SPIL), Mumbai which is a student body that cynosures International Law. Theme Submissions are invited on any topic of contemporary
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BMC’s demolition notice to actress Kangana Ranaut quashed by High Court of Bombay
BMC had demolished the bungalow of Kangana Ranaut in the month of September, earlier this year. After this, the actress had challenged the act of BMC in the court. The demolition notice given to Kangana Ranaut stands quashed. Further, that the actress can take steps to make her property liveable once again and restore it
... Continue Reading.Attorney General KK Venugopal proposes making of four benches of courts of Appeal
On the occasion of Constitution Day, November 26th a function was organised by the Apex Court. Speaking at the same, the Attorney General of India, KK Venugopal suggested and proposed creation of four benches of Court of appeal. The suggestion came in, looking at the pendency of cases and the burden the Supreme Court faces.
... Continue Reading.Uttarakhand Government asked to share details on Mahakumbh preparations by Nainital HC
The Mahakumbh is set to be held next year, 2021 in the holy city of Haridwar, Uttarakhand. Regarding this, the High Court of Uttarakhand has sought details of the preparations done so far, by the State Government. This came in, after the High Court was hearing public interest petitions on the condition of the quarantine
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The Central Government has filed an affidavit before SC blaming Delhi Government for not taking proper steps to contain the spread of COVID 19 in Delhi. The affidavit was filed in a Suo Motu case titled ‘Re: The Proper Treatment of Covid 19 Patients and dignified handling of dead bodies in the hospitals etc.’ The matter is being heard by a
... Continue Reading.CJI SA Bobde said that “Pre-litigation mediation would reduce pendency of cases”
Chief Justice of India SA Bobde while celebrating Constitution of India said that to reduce the pendency of cases, pre-mediation techniques should be used by litigants. He added that every litigation do not need all arguments to come to a logical conclusion court room. CJI in the said that- “It is high time people (litigants)
... Continue Reading.SC said that Arnab will not be arrested till the case is in HC, even if the order is adverse
The Supreme Court today said that Republic TV Editor Arnab Goswami will not be arrested till his case is pending before the high court in terms of its November 11 order. The court also said that even if the order of HC is adverse, he and his two other associates will be given protection for four more
... Continue Reading.An Analysis of Patentable Subject Matter under India’s Patent Law
In this article, the author seeks to analyse the scope of the patentable subject matter under Indian law and the TRIPS agreement. The article explains in details the limitations or exclusions provided in Section 3 of the Patents Act, 1970 with the help of judicial decisions. I. Introduction The Patents Act, 1970[1] grants patents to
... Continue Reading.Supreme Court takes Suo moto cognizance on Rajkot Hospital fire tragedy
On Friday, the Supreme Court while hearing a plea of Fire Tragedy at a Rajkot Hospital, Gujarat in which 5 Covid-19 patients have died, has now taken Suo moto cognisance of the shocking incident. A three-judge Bench of Justices Ashok Bhushan, R Subhash Reddy and MR Shahsought a reply from the Gujarat government on the incident while also
... Continue Reading.SC: Upholds the validity of Tribunal Rules 2020 with some modifications
Today, the Supreme Court upheld the validity of Tribunal, Appellate Tribunal and other Authorities (Qualifications, Experience and other Conditions of Service of Members) Rules, 2020 (2020 Rules)with some modifications and ordered constitution of National Tribunals Commission to supervise the appointments to and functioning of tribunals The matter has come up before a three-judge bench headed by Justice
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