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The Supreme Court recently stayed a Kerala High Court DB order directing the Central Government to bear the expenses of one month’s treatment of an SMA patient. Remarkably this is the second such order by the Supreme Court wherein it has stayed a High Court decision asking the government to take positive steps to ensure

Governance, Risk Management And Compliance – Backbone Of Any Responsible Organization Governance, Risk Management and Compliance are critical aspects of an organization’s strategy. By maintaining robust Governance structures, understanding & implementing strong Risk Management practices, and effectively adhering to Compliance standards, organizations can strengthen trust, integrity, and transparency, safeguarding their long-term success and positioning for

US Supreme Court Rejects IBM’s $1.6 Billion Contract Win Against BMC Software Earlier, the Court of Appeals had overturned a judgment The U.S. Supreme Court has turned down the $1.6 billion contract dispute between IBM and BMC Software. Earlier, the Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit overturned a judgment in BMC’s favor. It noted

The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) and the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) (now replaced by the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023) are two significant legal frameworks in India that criminalize sexual offences. While the IPC/Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) covers general sexual offences, the POCSO Act is a specialized law designed

Image from here [This post has been co-authored with Anjali Tripathi. Anjali is a fourth-year law student at JGLS with an interest in IP rights, access to education, and the creative arts. Her previous post can be accessed here.] In a big relief to movie director Shankar, the Madras High Court today stayed the Enforcement

The book critically examines the historical, philosophical, and comparative foundations of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, and its evolution through landmark Supreme Court rulings. NEW DELHI / March, 2025: A landmark book that promises to redefine the study of contract law in India was unveiled at a high-profile event in Delhi organized by Shiv Nadar

Women are emerging as a transformative force in India’s insolvency and restructuring sector, breaking barriers and reshaping leadership in this rapidly evolving field. A recent webinar organized by INSOL India in collaboration with IWIRC (International Women’s Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation) brought together leading professionals to discuss the contributions of women, their career growth, and the

Voltas Hires Juhi Chaudhary As Head Of Legal She was serving as general counsel at Rallis India Ltd Voltas Limited, a premier and largest Indian air conditioning company and part of the Tata Group, has appointed Juhi Chaudhary as its head of legal. She will oversee legal and compliance for the company’s diverse businesses including

DSK Legal files suits for Karan Johar for infringements of his Personality & Publicity rights in the movie “Shaadi Ke Director Karan Aur Johar” /“Shaadi Ke Director Karan Johar” DSK Legal files suits for Karan Johar for infringements of his Personality & Publicity rights movie name changed to “Shaadi Ke Director Karan Aur Johar” The

The Central government on Monday approved the appointment of Calcutta High Court Justice Joymalya Bagchi as a judge of the Supreme Court. The announcement was made by Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal in a post on X (formerly Twitter). Justice Bagchi’s elevation to the Supreme Court follows a recommendation by the Supreme Court Collegium on