BETWEEN CHALK AND UNCERTAINTY: SUPREME COURT REFUSES BLANKET REGULARISATION OF PARA-TEACHERS, YET CALLS FOR END TO AD-HOCISM

INTRODUCTION In Sunil Kumar Yadav & Ors. v. State of Jharkhand & Ors., 2026 INSC 462, decided on 7 May 2026, the Supreme Court of India, speaking through Justice S.V.N. Bhatti, examined the long-standing demand of Para-Teachers in Jharkhand for regularisation as Assistant Teachers and Sahayak Acharyas under the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA). While refusing

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Paid Internship Opportunity at Ravinder Jain & Associates

šŸ¢ Company: Ravinder Jain & Associates šŸ“ Location: Gurugram, Haryana. šŸ’° Stipend/Salary: Based on Performance About the Internship :Ravinder Jain & Associates is inviting applications for a Legal Intern to join its litigation practice. This internship offers practical exposure to court proceedings and diverse litigation matters. Eligibility :(i) Students currently enrolled in a 3-year or 5-year LL.B.

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Internship Opportunity at Tripathi and Associates Law Chambers

šŸ¢ Company: Tripathi & Associates Law Chambers šŸ“ Location: Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh šŸ’° Stipend/Salary: Based on Performance About the Internship :Tripathi & Associates Law Chambers, Jabalpur, is inviting applications for internship. This is an excellent opportunity for law students to gain practical exposure to litigation at the High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Principal Seat, Jabalpur. Eligibility :(i)

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The Evolving Role of In-House Counsels: Navigating the BANI Landscape

The Evolving Role of In-House Counsels: Navigating the BANI Landscape The ā€˜BANI’ framework captures the realities faced by corporations operating amid geopolitical uncertainty, regulatory volatility, rapid digitalisation and heightened stakeholder expectations The global business environment is increasingly defined by BANI, an acronym for ā€œBrittleā€, ā€œAnxiousā€, ā€œNon linearityā€ and ā€œIncomprehensibleā€. This framework captures the realities faced

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Zee v Nykaa: The $210,000 Worth Instagram Reels

Zee Entertainment (ā€œZeeā€) approached the Delhi High Court to seek damages amounting INR 2 crores (approximately $210,000) from Nykaa for allegedly using copyrighted songs in their 12 Instagram reels (short form videos). But this is not a standalone tale of a music rights holder suing a brand for unlicensed use of its tracks in social

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BEYOND COMPENSATION: RESTORING DIGNITY TO ACCIDENT VICTIMS

Introduction In Hansraj v. Mukesh Nath and Others, reported as 2026 INSC 454. In a Judgment delivered by Justice J.K. Maheshwari and Justice Atul S. Chandurkar, the Supreme Court allowed the Claimant’s Appeal, firmly modifying the Rajasthan High Court’s decision. The ruling underscores that compensation for a minor suffering 100% permanent disability must be realistic,

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Internship Opportunity at Narwana & Narwana Associates

šŸ¢ Company: Narwana & Narwana Associates šŸ“ Location: B-6, Panchsheel Enclave, New Delhi-110017 , Near Gate No.4 About the Internship :The office of Narwana & Narwana Associates is now opening applications for interns for the month of June 2026.  If you’re a law student eager to explore litigation, research, and legal drafting, this is a great

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Dignity Beyond Disability: A Constitutional Analysis of Reena Banerjee v. Government of NCT of Delhi

Introduction In Reena Banerjee and Another v. Government of NCT of Delhi and Others, reported as 2025 INSC 1101 and decided on 12 September 2025, the Supreme Court of India delivered a landmark Judgment on disability rights and institutional reform. The Judgment was delivered by Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta. The Supreme Court

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Legal Job Opportunity For Legal Associate at KPS AdvocatesĀ 

šŸ¢ Company: KPS Advocates šŸ“ Location: Gurugram, Haryana. šŸ’° Stipend/Salary: As Per Industry standard About the Job :KPS Advocates is hiring an Associate Advocate. Eligibility :(i) LL.B./LL.M. from a recognized Indian university(ii) Qualified Advocate enrolled with the Bar Council of India(iii) Strong drafting and analytical skills(iv) 0–3 years of experience(v) Strong command of written and

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