July 18, 2026 In Blog SUPREME COURT REAFFRIMS PUBLIC INTEREST REMAINS A PRIORITY WHEN THE STATE IS IN THE PROCESS OF AQCUISITION OF A PROPERTY INTRODUCTION On 11 July 2026, the Supreme Court of India delivered a significant Judgment in Alok Kotahwala & Ors. v. Jaipur Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. & Ors., 2026 INSC 682.
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July 18, 2026 In Blog SUPREME COURT: ARBITRAL TRIBUNAL’S REJECTION OF SECTION 16 OBJECTION CANNOT BE CHALLENGED UNDER ARTICLE 227, REMEDY LIES UNDER SECTION 34 POST-AWARD INTRODUCTION In a significant ruling reinforcing the doctrine of minimal judicial interference in arbitration, the Supreme Court, in the case of Manash Kamal Bezboruah v. Bokahola Tea Company Private
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July 18, 2026 In Blog SUPREME COURT HOLDS ARTICLE 227 CAN NOT BE ORDINARILY INVOKED TO CHALLENGE REJECTION OF S.16 APPLICATION BY ARBITRAL TRIBUNAL INTRODUCTION The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India examined a case concerning the extent of a High Court’s supervisory jurisdiction under Article 227 of the Constitution when dealing with an Arbitral Tribunal’s
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July 18, 2026 In Blog SUPREME COURT HOLDS GOVERNMENT CAN REVISE ROYALTY RATE IN MINING LEASES DESPITE LEASE DEED BEING SILENT ON ROYALTY REVISION INTRODUCTION The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India examined a case concerning the power of the State Government to enhance royalty and dead rent rates during the active period of a mining
... Continue Reading.JOB POST: Indian Army JAG Entry Scheme 125th Course (April 2027) for Law Graduates: Apply Online by August 17
The Indian Army has invited online applications from unmarried male and female law graduates for the Judge Advocate General (JAG) Entry Scheme 125th Course (April 2027). Selected candidates will be granted a Short Service Commission (Non-Technical) in the Judge Advocate General Branch and undergo pre-commission training at the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai. About the
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🏢 Company: NA Law 📍 Location: Mumbai 💰 Stipend/Salary: Unpaid About the Internship :NA LAW is looking to engage two Legal Interns to join its Litigation Team at the Mumbai office. The internship provides hands-on experience in litigation practice, including legal research, drafting, court appearances, filings, and case management. Eligibility :(i) Open to law students from all
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The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) creates a mandatory reporting mechanism for sexual offences committed against children. Schools and educational institutions cannot conduct their own investigation into allegations of sexual abuse and thereafter decide whether the matter deserves to be reported. The Supreme Court of India reiterated this important principle
... Continue Reading.Can a Second Interim Injunction Application Be Filed for the Same Relief? Delhi High Court Explains
Interim injunctions play a crucial role in civil litigation. They protect the rights of parties during the pendency of a suit and prevent the subject matter of the dispute from being altered or prejudiced before the final adjudication. But what happens when a party files an application for interim injunction, the Court decides the application
... Continue Reading.Is the 120-Day Deadline Mandatory for Filing a Reply to a Counter-Claim in Commercial Suits?
Commercial litigation is governed by strict procedural timelines intended to ensure the speedy resolution of business disputes. One of the most stringent requirements is the 120-day outer limit for filing a written statement under Order VIII Rule 1 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, as amended by the Commercial Courts Act, 2015. Once this
... Continue Reading.Legal Job Opportunity for Junior Associate at Desai Billimoria & Associates, Mumbai
🏢 Company: Desai Billimoria & Associates 📍 Location: Mumbai 💰 Stipend/Salary: As Per Industry standard About the Job :Desai Billimoria & Associates has opened up applications for the position of a Non-Litigation Associate to work with them. Eligibility :(i) Open to law students from all years of the 5-year or 3-year LL.B. programme.(ii) Preparation of
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