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One of the recurring questions in service jurisprudence is whether an employee who has retired from service can claim promotion with retrospective effect. This issue often arises when the Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) is not convened in time, or when administrative delays prevent an eligible employee from being promoted before superannuation. While Article 16 of

Sidley advised International Paper Company on the US$1.5 billion sale of its Global Cellulose Fiber business. The global law firm Sidley advised International Paper Company (IP) as global antitrust counsel in the US$1.5 billion sale of its Global Cellulose Fiber (GCF) business to American International Partners. The move aligns with IP’s strategy to focus on

Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy advised Beltone Mortgage Finance (BMF) on the launch of its debut securitization issuance, amounting to EGP 1.32 billion. This landmark transaction marks a pivotal milestone for BMF, reinforcing its position as an emerging leader in Egypt’s mortgage finance sector, showcasing the strength of its mortgage portfolio and its ability to tap

The Supreme Court of India in State Bank of India & Others v. Ramadhar Sao (Arising out of SLP(C) No. 6722 of 2023) delivered on 20 August 2025, examined critical issues concerning judicial interference in departmental inquiries, the scope of natural justice in disciplinary proceedings, and the proportionality of punishments in service jurisprudence. The case

The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) stands as a landmark legislation designed to protect children from sexual abuse and exploitation. Unlike the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which traditionally framed sexual offences around male perpetrators and female victims, the POCSO Act consciously adopted a gender-neutral framework. A recurring legal question, however,

The Supreme Court of India has modified its earlier directions on the management of stray dogs in the National Capital Region (NCR), balancing the safety of citizens with compliance under the Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023 (ABC Rules). Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta, and N.V. Anjaria held that sterilised and vaccinated dogs have to be

Department of Studies in Law, University of Mysore (India) is organising a Two-Day International Conference on The Role of Educational Institutions as Catalysts in Addressing Poverty and Mitigating Conflict in Fragile States, in collaboration with Kalu Institute (Madrid, Spain), School of Law, University of Nairobi (Kenya), and Mount Kenya University (Kenya). About the Institution The

Jabalpur, August 21, 2025 — In a significant step towards advancing legal education and research in India, Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU), Jabalpur has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi. The collaboration is aimed at strengthening research-oriented programs, particularly at the Master’s and

SEBI extends deadline for Karvy Stock Broking investors to file claims by December The firm raised huge funds from financial institutions but diverted them, breaking regulatory norms The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has extended the deadline for investors of the defaulted broker Karvy Stock Broking Ltd (KSBL) to file their claims until

Prayagraj, August 2025: Dr. Rajendra Prasad National Law University (RPNLU), Prayagraj, a premier institution of legal education in India, conducted the Orientation Programme for the foundation batch of LL.M. (Public Law) and Ph.D. (Law) scholars. The event marked a historic moment for the University as it welcomed its very first batch of postgraduate and doctoral