FROM MESSENGER TO MIDDLEMAN: THE SUPREME COURT’S REAFFIRMATION OF JUDICIAL LIMITS IN DEPARTMENTAL INQUIRIES INTRODUCTION The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in the case of State Bank of India & Ors. v. Ramadhar Sao (Civil Appeal No. 10680 of 2025, decided on 20.08.2025) (Justice Rajesh Bindal and Justice Manmohan) revisited the outlines of judicial review in
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Introduction The Supreme Court of India recently delivered a landmark Judgment in the suo moto case titled In Re: “City Hounded By Strays, Kids Pay Price” (Suo Moto Writ Petition (Civil) No(s). 5 of 2025) addressing the contentious issue of stray dog management in India. This ruling by the Three Judge Bench comprising of Justice
... Continue Reading.Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University Hosts First-Ever Alumnus Discussion and Panel on Legal Careers
Sonipat, 23rd August 2025 – The Internship and Placement Cell and the Alumni Cell of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University successfully hosted its first-ever Alumnus Discussion and Panel on Legal Careers, marking a milestone in the university’s journey of fostering alumni-student engagement. A Milestone Event Under the Leadership of University Heads The Internship and
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INTRODUCTION The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, in the case of National Highways Authority of India & Anr. v. O.J. Janeesh & Ors. (Civil Appeal No. 22579 of 2025, decided on 18.08.2025)( Justice K. Vinod Chandran and Justice N.V. Anjaria) addressed the contentious issue of toll collection amid widespread traffic congestion and poor road conditions on the
... Continue Reading.FIEO HOSTS ONE-DAY PROGRAM ON EXPORT DOCUMENTATION AND TRADE FINANCE AT HYDERABAD
Recently, our Chief Legal Consultant & Co-Founder, Mrs. Sushila Ram Varma, was invited as a distinguished speaker and expert, at the Federation of Indian Export Organisation’s (FIEO) One Day Program on Export Documentation and Trade Finance. On 21st August 2025, FIEO successfully organized a one-day program on Export Documentation and Trade Finance at Hyderabad. The
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Whether you are a small start-up law firm, a large legal practice, or a mid-sized firm offering specialized services, search engine optimization is a must for your organization. In today’s highly digitalized world, everyone is on the internet, so being visible is no longer an option. Clients, including your target audience, are online and start
... Continue Reading.SUPREME COURT RULES FOR REGULARIZATION OF LONG-SERVING DAILY WAGE WORKERS IN PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS
In an important judgement in the matter of Dharam Singh & Ors. v. State of U.P. & Anr. (Civil Appeal No. 8558 of 2018), the Supreme Court has reiterated that public institutions cannot indefinitely rely on ad hoc or daily wage workers to perform essential and permanent duties, and that fairness, transparency, and dignity must
... Continue Reading.SUPREME COURT CLARIFIES COGNIZANCE BAR UNDER SEC. 195, CrPC FOR OFFENCES AGAINST PUBLIC SERVANTS
In a significant judgement in the case of Devendra Kumar v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr [SLP (Criminal) No. 12373 of 2025], the Supreme Court of India adjudicated on the scope and application of Section 195 of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C.), particularly concerning offences under Section 186 of the Indian Penal Code (“IPC”),
... Continue Reading.SUPREME COURT DENIES DEEMED EXPORT BENEFITS – HOLDS POWER PLANT IS NOT ‘GOODS’ UNDER FOREIGN TRADE POLICY
Introduction On August 19, 2025, the Supreme Court dismissed appeals by Nabha Power Limited (NPL) and Talwandi Sabo Power Limited (TSPL) in the case titled Nabha Power Limited v. Punjab State Power Corporation Limited and Others (Civil Appeal No. 8694 of 2017). Both companies sought deemed export benefits under the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2009-2014. Delivering the Judgment, the Two Judge Bench
... Continue Reading.Can Isolated Incidents of Default Be Treated as Wilful Default?
The concept of wilful default is central to India’s banking and insolvency framework. It safeguards public money and ensures accountability among borrowers, while also preventing misuse of financial restructuring mechanisms. Yet, its application is often controversial. The recent decision of the Delhi High Court in Punjab National Bank v. Nita Puri and Connected Matters (decided
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