IntroductionEnvironmental protection and constitutional governance intersect significantly when judicial proceedings encounter administrative delays and procedural complications. The Supreme Court of India, in the matter titled ‘In Re: T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union Of India & Ors (Writ Petition (Civil) No. 202/1995)’, concerning illegal constructions and deforestation within the Corbett Tiger Reserve, was compelled to address
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FRIEDEN ADR Club and Centre of Excellence in ADR of ICFAI Law School Hyderabad in collaboration with Luthra & Luthra offices & IAMC Hyderabad, is organising Negotiation & Mediation Competition 2025, scheduled from 14th to 16th November 2025. About the Institution The ICFAI Law School is a constituent body of the IFHE and is recognized
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The Supreme Court of India delivered a significant Judgment in the case titled ‘Mohamed Sameer Khan v. State Represented by Inspector of Police (Criminal Appeal No. 2069 of 2024), presided over by the Two Judge Bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Augustine George Masih, which resulted in the acquittal of Mohamed Sameer Khan. The Appeal
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In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India has ruled that holders of preference shares cannot be treated as financial creditors under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC). The ruling in EPC Constructions India Ltd. v. Matix Fertilizers and Chemicals Ltd. (Civil Appeal No. 11077 of 2025; decided on October 28, 2025) settles
... Continue Reading.Case Summary: K. Nagendra v. The New India Insurance Co. Ltd. & Ors. (2025) | Deviation from Route Permit Doesn’t Exempt Insurer from Liability
This case concerns the liability of an insurance company in motor accident claims when the offending vehicle operates outside the area specified in its route permit. The Supreme Court of India in K. Nagendra v. The New India Insurance Co. Ltd. examined whether a deviation from a prescribed route — in violation of permit conditions
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Disciplinary proceedings form the cornerstone of accountability in public service. They ensure that civil servants maintain integrity and uphold the standards of conduct expected of them. However, when the very foundation of such proceedings—the chargesheet—is issued without authority, questions arise about the legality and fairness of the entire process. Delhi High Court’s judgment in Union
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In an important interpretation of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, the Kerala High Court has clarified the limits of executive powers under Chapter IX. The Court held that private disputes, such as cheating or breach of trust cases, cannot be the basis for invoking Section 130 BNSS, which empowers Executive Magistrates to take
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Khaitan & Co advised State Bank of India on Issuance of BASEL III Compliant Tier 2 Bonds The leading law firm in India, Khaitan & Co advised State Bank of India as the issuer counsel for the issuance of non-convertible, taxable, redeemable, subordinated, unsecured, fully paid-up BASEL III compliant Tier 2 Bonds in the nature
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Khaitan & Co advised WestBridge Capital on Its Investment in UnifyApps The leading law firm in India, Khaitan & Co, advised WestBridge Capital on leading the USD 50 million Series B round of funding of UnifyApps, an enterprise-focused artificial intelligence startup. The round also saw participation from ICONIQ, Lowe’s Ventures, and Kamath Technologies LLP. The
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Sankalp Jain Appointed Chief Legal Officer & Head – Corporate Secretarial at Tata AIA Life Insurance Tata AIA Life Insurance has announced the appointment of Sankalp Jain as Chief Legal Officer & Head – Corporate Secretarial. Sankalp Jain brings extensive experience in corporate legal management, governance, compliance, and regulatory affairs across the insurance, financial services,
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