This landmark judgment of the Supreme Court of India addressed a crucial question: whether registration authorities can refuse registration of sale deeds unless the seller produces proof of mutation or “jamabandi” allotment in his name under the Bihar Land Mutation Act, 2011. The Court held that such a requirement was ultra vires the Registration Act,
... Continue Reading.Hon’ble Justices Sandeep Moudgil, Krishan Pahal, Ashok Kumar Jain, and Dr. Vikash Gupta Deliberate on the Role of Electricity Laws in the Global Perspective at Wise Oak International School
Wise Oak International School organized an insightful seminar on “Role of Electricity Laws in the Global Perspective,” bringing together eminent judicial minds and academic leaders. The distinguished panel included Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sandeep Moudgil, Judge, Punjab and Haryana High Court, Hon’ble Mr. Justice Krishan Pahal, Judge, Allahabad High Court, Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ashok Kumar Jain,
... Continue Reading.Advanced Certificate Course on New Criminal Laws & Drafting | DNLU Jabalpur [Online, 15th November – 23rd November 2025]
Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU), Jabalpur is organising an Advanced Certificate Course on New Criminal Laws & Drafting, scheduled from 15th November – 23rd November 2025. About DNLU Established in 2018, Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU) was founded with the vision of imparting and disseminating legal knowledge while fostering a culture of research to advance
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Dhirubhai Ambani University invites researchers, industry professionals, and academics to join IndusAcX Summit 2025, dynamic convergence of thought leaders and be part of a meaningful exchange between academia and industry. About the Summit Dhirubhai Ambani University proudly marks its 25th Anniversary (Silver Jubilee) with a year-long series of celebratory events beginning on Foundation Day, August
... Continue Reading.THE SEVEN-YEAR SILENCE: WHEN PRESUMPTION OF DEATH MEETS COMPASSIONATE APPOINTMENT
In The Commissioner, Nagpur Municipal Corporation & Ors. v. Lalita & Ors., 2025 INSC 1280, a Division Bench of the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice Pankaj Mithal and Justice Prasanna B. Varale, delivered a significant ruling on 29 October 2025, clarifying the law surrounding civil death, presumption of death under Section 108 of the
... Continue Reading.Firstsource Strengthens Governance With Appointment Of Jagriti Bhattacharyya As General Counsel
Firstsource Strengthens Governance with Appointment of Jagriti Bhattacharyya as General Counsel Firstsource Solutions Limited (NSE: FSL, BSE: 532809), a leading global provider of business process management services and an RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group company, has appointed Jagriti Bhattacharyya as General Counsel, effective September 24, 2025. In her role, Jagriti will oversee the company’s Legal, Corporate Secretarial,
... Continue Reading.ECHOES BEYOND THE GRAVE: WHEN DEAD LITIGANTS NULLIFY JUSTICE INTRODUCTION
In Vikram Bhalchandra Ghongade v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors., 2025 INSC 1283, the Supreme Court of India, through a Bench comprising Justices Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Atul S. Chandurkar, examined a striking question of civil procedural law — whether a decree passed in favour of deceased appellants, without substitution of legal heirs, holds
... Continue Reading.THE CLOUDED WILL: WHEN POSSESSION PREVAILS OVER PAPER OWNERSHIP
In S. Santhana Lakshmi & Ors. v. D. Rajammal, 2025 INSC 1197, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah and Justice K. Vinod Chandran, delivered a nuanced judgment on 7 October 2025, exploring the interplay between title, possession and injunction relief under property law. The Court examined whether a plaintiff can successfully seek
... Continue Reading.Hogan Lovells Advised Sriwijaya Capital on the Launch of its Inaugural Private Equity Fund
Hogan Lovells Advised Sriwijaya Capital on the Launch of its Inaugural Private Equity Fund Global law firm Hogan Lovells has advised Sriwijaya Capital, a Southeast Asia-focused private equity firm, on the successful launch and first close of its debut private equity fund. The fund will invest in growth-stage companies in Indonesia and Southeast Asia across
... Continue Reading.NCLAT Confirms ₹8.71 Crore Recovery From Director For Fraudulent Share Sale, Says “Even A Single Proven Fraud Vitiates All Transactions”
NCLAT Confirms ₹8.71 Crore Recovery From Director For Fraudulent Share Sale, Says “Even A Single Proven Fraud Vitiates All Transactions” Introduction The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), New Delhi Bench, comprising Justice Ashok Bhushan (Chairperson) and Arun Baroka (Technical Member), upheld the liability of a suspended director to restore ₹8.71 crore to the corporate
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