What an eventful week it was, with the post announcing the long-awaited results of the SpicyIP-jhana Blogpost Writing Competition, and posts on legal deposits, black-box AI, and house marks. This and much more in this week’s SpicyIP Weekly Review. Anything we are missing out on? Drop a comment and let us know. Highlights of
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Can a Heinous Crime Alone Defeat a Prisoner’s Claim for Remission?
For decades, remission has occupied a unique place in India’s criminal justice system. It neither erases a conviction nor reduces the seriousness of an offence. Instead, it reflects the law’s recognition that punishment must leave room for reformation. Once a life convict has spent years in prison, maintained good conduct, and completed the minimum statutory
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🏢 Company: Global Legal Counsels 📍 Location: Remote 💰 Stipend/Salary: As Per Industry standard About the Job :Global Legal Counsels has opened up applications for the position of Legal Research & Drafting Associate to join them. Global Legal Counsels is looking for a remote Legal Research & Drafting Associate, ideal for a law student or
... Continue Reading.REPRESENTATION OF PEOPLE ACT DOESN’T APPLY TO MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
INTRODUCTION On July 1, 2026, the Supreme Court of India made an important ruling in the case of Chandrikaben Kishor Dafda v. State of Gujarat & Anr. (2026 INSC 665). This decision clarified the limits of electoral laws and procedural errors in criminal proceedings. Justices Sanjay Karol and Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh discussed the Representation of
... Continue Reading.MOTOR ACCIDENT CLAIM – LOSS SUFFERED BY PARENTS CANNOT BE ASSESSED WITH ARITHMETICAL PRECISION
INTRODUCTION The Supreme Court of India made a big decision on June 23, 2026, in the case of The Oriental Insurance Company Limited v. Kalu Ram & Others 2026 INSC 653. This case was about how to calculate compensation for people who are hurt in car accidents and how to figure out the value of
... Continue Reading.WHEN TECHNOLOGY CROSSES THE LINE: SAFEGUARDING THE SANCTITY OF JUDICIAL DECISION-MAKING
INTRODUCTION On 2 July 2026, the Supreme Court of India delivered a significant Judgment in Pooja Ramesh Singh v. Jammu & Kashmir Bank Ltd. & Anr., 2026 INSC 668, addressing the growing influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in judicial proceedings. The Judgment was delivered by Justice P.S. Narasimha and Justice Alok Aradhe. Although the Appeal
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🏢 Company: Stellar Advisors 📍 Location: Gurgaon 💰 Stipend/Salary: As Per Industry standard About the Job :Stellar Advisors has opened up applications for the positions of two associate to work with their corporate team.The role will involve corporate and commercial advisory, transactional mandates, contract drafting and cross-border work across sectors including technology, manufacturing, consulting and
... Continue Reading.Former Union Law Minister M. Veerappa Moily Calls for Indigenous Jurisprudence at CNLU During Launch of Bharatiya Nyayashastra
Patna, July 4: Former Union Minister for Law and Justice and former Chief Minister of Karnataka, Dr. M. Veerappa Moily, visited Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), Patna, where he delivered a thought-provoking lecture on his latest book, Bharatiya Nyayashastra: Reflections on Indian Jurisprudence and Perspective for Prosperity. The lecture formed part of CNLU’s ongoing Indology
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🏢 Company: Star INXS Pvt. Ltd. 📍 Location: Bhopal 💰 Stipend/Salary: ₹15,000 – ₹20,000 per month About the Job :Star INXS Pvt. Ltd. is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic HR Executive to join our growing team. Eligibility :(i) Experience: 2+ Years(ii) Strong analytical and research skills(iii) Understanding of corporate and regulatory compliance requirements(iv) Ability
... Continue Reading.BETWEEN FREE SPEECH AND DIGITAL DECEPTION: THE JUDICIAL RESPONSE TO AI-GENERATED POLITICAL DEEPFAKES
INTRODUCTION On 1 July 2026, the Delhi High Court delivered an important Judgment in Raghav Chadha v. Ashok Kumar John Doe & Ors., CS(OS) 466/2026, dealing with the growing misuse of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in creating deepfakes and defamatory political content. The Judgment was delivered by Justice Subramonium Prasad. The case presented the Court with
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