Law Centre II, University of Delhi is inviting submissions for the upcoming Volume XXII of its National Capital Law Journal in the form of Articles, short notes, case comments, etc. About the Journal National Capital Law Journal is a blind peer-reviewed Journal published annually by the Law Centre II, University of Delhi, Delhi, since 1996
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SUPREME COURT REVERSES ITS CUSTODY ORDER, RETURNS 13-YEAR-OLD TO MOTHER AS CHILD MENTAL HEALTH DETERIORATED
In an unusual yet significant move, the Supreme Court has reversed its own Order of granting custody of a 13-year-old boy to his father, instead restoring permanent custody to the mother. The decision came in light of compelling psychological evidence and fresh developments that pointed to the child’s deteriorating mental health after separation from his
... Continue Reading.SUPREME COURT HOLDS THAT PROOF OF TENANCY BEFORE MORTGAGE MUST BE ESTABLISHED TO CLAIM PROTECTION AGAINST EVICTION UNDER SARFAESI ACT
On July 15, 2025, in an important Judgment that clarifies the legal standing of tenants under the SARFAESI Act, 2002, the Supreme Court ruled that tenants who fail to establish their tenancy prior to the creation of a mortgage cannot claim protection against eviction by secured creditors. The decision came in the case titled PNB
... Continue Reading.Dharmashastra National Law University Hosts Prestigious 2nd Convocation Ceremony
Jabalpur, July 19, 2025 — Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU), Jabalpur, celebrated its Second Convocation Ceremony with grandeur and academic pride on Saturday, July 19, 2025. The event was held at the PDPM IIITDM Campus, Jabalpur, in the presence of esteemed dignitaries from the Indian judiciary. Presidential Address by Hon’ble Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva The convocation
... Continue Reading.SC OBSERVES PENSION CANNOT BE CURTAILED ARBITRARILY, MUST FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE
INTRODUCTION: The Hon’ble Supreme Court, on 15.07.2025, delivered a thoughtful and empathetic Judgment. The Bench comprising of Justice P.S Narasimha and Justice Joymalya Bagchi, in the case of Vijay Kumar v. Central Bank of India & Ors (2025 INSC 848) reiterated the principle that pension is not a matter of discretion, but a protected right
... Continue Reading.SUPREME COURT CLARIFIES: A COMPANY AS A LEGAL ENTITY CAN FILE AN APPEAL AS A VICTIM UNDER SECTION 372
BRIEF FACTS In its recent decision in Asian Paints Ltd. v. Ram Babu & Anr. (SLP (Criminal) No. 9888 of 2024, decided on 14 July 2025), the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah and Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra, unequivocally held that a “victim” under the proviso to Section 372 of the Criminal Procedure
... Continue Reading.EXCLUSION OF NATURAL HEIRS FROM A WILL: SUPREME COURT REITERATES NEED FOR CLOSER SCRUTINY IN WILL THAT DENIES NATURAL HEIRS RIGHTS
BRIEF FACTS The Supreme Court, in the case of Gurdial Singh (Dead Through LR) Vs Jagir Kaur (Dear through LR) (Civil Appeal No. 3509-3510 of 2010) (Decided on 17.07.2025) (Decided by Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Joymalya Baghchi) recently dealt with a dispute involving the validity of a Will executed by one Maya Singh. The
... Continue Reading.Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas Advised Transvolt Mobility On US$ 50 Million Financing Round
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised Transvolt Mobility on US$ 50 million financing round Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised Transvolt Mobility Private Limited (“Transvolt”) on its US$ 50 million financing round. Transvolt is an early-stage, OEM-agnostic Electric Vehicle (EV) platform that owns, operates, and maintains electric vehicles through group entities, providing electric bus fleet mobility, electric transport and
... Continue Reading.SEBI Fines Rs.11 Lakh On Broking Firm Prabhudas Lilladher For Violating Norms
SEBI Fines Rs.11 Lakh On Broking Firm Prabhudas Lilladher For Violating Norms The penalty was slapped under the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has imposed Rs.11 lakh on financial services firm, Prabhudas Lilladher Pvt Ltd, noting that it violated several regulatory provisions, including misuse of client funds and
... Continue Reading.Kshitish Raj Joins Hitachi Energy As Lead Counsel – Grid Integration India
Kshitish Raj Joins Hitachi Energy as Lead Counsel – Grid Integration India Kshitish Raj has started a new position as Lead Counsel Grid Integration India at Hitachi Energy. Raj brings with him over 17 years of extensive experience as a legal counsel and compliance professional across leading global companies. Since March 2019, he served as
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