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Patna, Bihar: The first-ever Chanakya Memorial Lecture was held at the Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), where the Hon’ble Governor of Bihar, Shri Arif Mohammed Khan, addressed students and faculty on the timeless relevance of Indian religious scriptures, diversity, and the Constitution of India. Speaking on the occasion, the Governor emphasized that Indian religious traditions

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. advised Novo Holdings A/S on its investment in MedGenome Inc. The leading law firm in India, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. advised Novo Holdings A/S on its investment in MedGenome Inc. as part of the company’s USD 47.5 million Series E funding round, co-led by Novo Holdings A/S and Maj

Centre for Research in Criminal Justice Sciences, Gujarat National Law University is conducting its 4th GCRCJS Legislative Drafting Competition, with a submission deadline of 24th November 2025. About the Centre Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar established GCRCJS in 2019, recognising that a comprehensive understanding of the technicalities, complexities, and patterns of criminal law is indispensable

Indian Constitution envisages an economic union where trade and commerce flow freely across State borders. Part XIII of the Constitution (Articles 301–307) provides the framework for economic integration. Within this, Articles 301–304 are the key provisions that explicitly prohibit States from creating fiscal barriers against goods from other States. A recurring constitutional issue has been

Moroom Africa launches with proprietary digital platform, Moroom Technology Nigerian law firm Moroom Africa has officially launched operations, introducing Moroom Technology, a proprietary digital platform designed to deliver seamless legal services across Africa without the limitations of traditional brick-and-mortar offices. This initiative reflects the firm’s guiding principle: One Africa. One Standard. Dayo Adu (Managing Partner,

Bhopal, India – People United for Law, Education and Rehabilitation (PULER), a student-led initiative of the National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal, has launched the Parvarish Scheme, a transformative step aimed at ensuring that talented children are not forced to give up their education due to financial hardships. From Mendora Village to Bhopal: The Journey

Bird & Bird appoints Melissa Murray and Simon Shooter as Country Heads in UAE and Saudi Arabia The International law firm Bird & Bird has announced the appointment of Melissa Murray as head of the UAE office and Simon Shooter as head of the Saudi Arabia office. The strategic appointments follow the recent opening of

Marriage, in its essence, is a partnership founded on companionship, intimacy, trust, and shared responsibilities. Yet, when these foundational elements are consistently denied or manipulated, the institution itself begins to crumble. Indian courts have long grappled with the question of what conduct amounts to matrimonial cruelty. Is cruelty confined to physical violence, or does it

The doctrine of estoppel is a cornerstone of civil jurisprudence. It prevents a party from taking contradictory positions or denying facts that have already been settled to the detriment of another party. While estoppel provides stability in private dealings, its applicability against the government has always been limited. Courts have consistently emphasised that the State,

Matrimonial disputes often expose the fine line between ordinary marital discord and conduct legally amounting to “cruelty” under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (HMA). Delhi High Court in Puja Pasricha v. Aishwarya Pasricha (MAT.APP.(F.C.) 138/2023) addressed precisely this issue. The case concerned an appeal against a Family Court judgment that dissolved the parties’ marriage on