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October 3, 2026 In Blog SECTION 313 CRPC IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROSECUTION EVIDENCE: SUPREME COURT REAFFIRMS THE PRINCIPLE INTRODUCTION Recently, the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India gave a significant ruling which clarifies the fundamental principles of circumstantial evidence and the limits of drawing adverse inferences against an accused under Section 313 of the

Can a daughter-in-law’s right to live in a shared household under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (“D.V. Act”) be weighed against a senior citizen mother-in-law’s right to a “normal and peaceful life” under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 (“Senior Citizens Act”)? In Punam v. Divisional

October 3, 2026 In Blog CAN GOVERNMENT ADJUST DUES FROM AN UNRELATED CONTRACT? SUPREME COURT ON CONTRACTUAL RECOVERY A State that believes a contractor has been overpaid on one project cannot simply help itself to the contractor’s bills on another. In M/s Awadhesh Singh Gautam v. State of Chhattisgarh & Ors., 2026 INSC 1072, a

Marriage can survive disagreements, separation and, sometimes, even a decree of divorce. But when a couple with two children ends their marriage over what a constitutional court describes as “trivial disputes”, only to marry each other again later, the episode raises a larger question: should divorce become an immediate response to ordinary matrimonial discord? The

A court order directing someone to furnish a bond is not the same as a bond that has been executed. The Allahabad High Court has drawn this line in a case under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (“the Act”). It held that a bond directed under Section 19(3) of the Act

Legal Bites presents the CLAT PG Mock Legal Practice Questions – August 2026, carefully designed to sharpen your preparation strategy and elevate your legal aptitude for the upcoming examination. In today’s highly competitive landscape, where question patterns are becoming increasingly dynamic and judgment-centric, consistent practice with well-curated, concept-driven questions is indispensable. While preparing this mock

🏢 Company: Legal Suraksha 📍 Location: Rohini 💰 Stipend/Salary: Based on Performance About the Internship :Legal Suraksha is inviting applications for the position of Assessment Intern for a 3-month internship at its office in Rohini, New Delhi. Based on performance during the internship, selected candidates may be offered a placement opportunity with the organisation. Eligibility :• Students

Gurugram, September 27, 2026: The VIII GD Goenka–CIArb (India) International Commercial Arbitration Moot Competition 2026 concluded at the School of Law, GD Goenka University, Sohna, Gurugram, with NMIMS, Chandigarh emerging as the winner and the Army Institute of Law, Mohali securing the runner-up position. The three-day competition, held from September 25 to 27, 2026, provided

🏢 Company: Remote Lawyer 📍 Location: Remote 💰 Stipend/Salary: Based on Performance About the Internship :Remote Lawyer is inviting applications for a paid remote legal internship for October 2026. The internship will provide practical exposure to contract drafting, contract review and legal research. Eligibility :• Students currently enrolled in their 2nd/3rd year (for three-year LLB courses) and