The intersection between civil and criminal law often raises the question: Can the existence of a civil dispute bar or quash criminal proceedings based on the same facts? This issue is particularly significant in cases involving allegations of fraud, misappropriation, or cheating in transactions that also have a civil remedy component. Indian courts have consistently
... Continue Reading.Justice Pankaj Mithal Inspires Future Lawyers at RPNLU’s ‘Beyond Judgments’ Lecture Series
Prayagraj, 20th July 2025 – “It’s not just about Indianising the figure of Lady Justice, but about Indianising the Indian Judiciary itself.” These powerful words by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Pankaj Mithal, Judge of the Supreme Court of India, captured the spirit of the third episode of Beyond Judgments, a distinguished lecture series hosted by Dr.
... Continue Reading.Can Exceptional Circumstances Justify Quashing a Rape Case?
The Indian criminal justice system regards offences such as rape as grave and non-compoundable, meaning that parties cannot settle these matters privately to escape the rigours of criminal prosecution. Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code (Section 64 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita), which deals with rape, reflects the seriousness with which society and the law
... Continue Reading.The Misstep in Rakesh Bhanot: Decoding Section 138 and IBC
[Kevin Preji and Sanjana Rao are 3rd year B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) students at National Law School of India University, Bangalore] On April 1, 2025, the Supreme Court, in the case of Rakesh Bhanot vs Gurdas Agro Pvt Ltd held that the proceedings for cheque bounces (under s 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (‘NI Act’)), would not be stayed by the
... Continue Reading.Can Interest Be Awarded on Future Prospects in Motor Accident Claims?
Motor accident claims in India are governed primarily by the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. A core component of awarding just compensation under this framework is the consideration of “future prospects” — the potential income a deceased or injured person would have earned in the future. But an important and nuanced legal question arises: Can interest
... Continue Reading.Climate Change and the Right to a Clean Environment
Human civilisation and technological advancements have arguably made the Earth a better place to live, but they have also created complex problems. Climate change is one of these harsh repercussions affecting the present and future generations. The melting of ice caps, rising water levels, and irregular weather and climate patterns are now becoming a new
... Continue Reading.Call for Papers: National Capital Law Journal [Vol XXII (2023)] | Law Centre II, University of Delhi
Law Centre II, University of Delhi is inviting submissions for the upcoming Volume XXII of its National Capital Law Journal in the form of Articles, short notes, case comments, etc. About the Journal National Capital Law Journal is a blind peer-reviewed Journal published annually by the Law Centre II, University of Delhi, Delhi, since 1996
... Continue Reading.SUPREME COURT REVERSES ITS CUSTODY ORDER, RETURNS 13-YEAR-OLD TO MOTHER AS CHILD MENTAL HEALTH DETERIORATED
In an unusual yet significant move, the Supreme Court has reversed its own Order of granting custody of a 13-year-old boy to his father, instead restoring permanent custody to the mother. The decision came in light of compelling psychological evidence and fresh developments that pointed to the child’s deteriorating mental health after separation from his
... Continue Reading.SUPREME COURT HOLDS THAT PROOF OF TENANCY BEFORE MORTGAGE MUST BE ESTABLISHED TO CLAIM PROTECTION AGAINST EVICTION UNDER SARFAESI ACT
On July 15, 2025, in an important Judgment that clarifies the legal standing of tenants under the SARFAESI Act, 2002, the Supreme Court ruled that tenants who fail to establish their tenancy prior to the creation of a mortgage cannot claim protection against eviction by secured creditors. The decision came in the case titled PNB
... Continue Reading.Dharmashastra National Law University Hosts Prestigious 2nd Convocation Ceremony
Jabalpur, July 19, 2025 — Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU), Jabalpur, celebrated its Second Convocation Ceremony with grandeur and academic pride on Saturday, July 19, 2025. The event was held at the PDPM IIITDM Campus, Jabalpur, in the presence of esteemed dignitaries from the Indian judiciary. Presidential Address by Hon’ble Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva The convocation
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