An FIR is a fundamental aspect of criminal law, marking the commencement of an investigation into a cognizable offence. The Supreme Court of India, in Lalita v. Vishwanath & Ors. (2025) examined the legal principles governing the abetment of suicide, the evidentiary value of First Information Reports (FIRs), and the limitations of presumptions under Section
... Continue Reading.Delhi High Court Calls AI A “Dangerous Tool,” Seeks Government’s Response On PIL Against DeepSeek
Delhi High Court Calls AI A “Dangerous Tool,” Seeks Government’s Response On PIL Against DeepSeek The Delhi High Court on Wednesday observed that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a dangerous tool, regardless of who possesses it, emphasizing that it makes no difference whether such technology is in American or Chinese hands. A Division Bench comprising Chief
... Continue Reading.RPNLU, Prayagraj and ICPS, Delhi Sign MoU to Strengthen Academic and Research Collaboration
Prayagraj, February 13, 2025 – Dr. Rajendra Prasad National Law University, Prayagraj (RPNLU) and the Institute of Constitutional and Parliamentary Studies (ICPS), Delhi, have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster academic and research collaboration in the areas of parliamentary procedures, constitutional law, and legislative drafting. A Step Towards Academic Excellence The MoU
... Continue Reading.Case Summary: Ashok Saxena v. State of Uttarakhand (2025) | Doctrine of Transferred Malice
The Supreme Court of India’s ruling in Ashok Saxena v. State of Uttarakhand (2025) holds significant importance in criminal jurisprudence, particularly with the doctrine of transferred malice (also known as transmigration of motive) under Section 301 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) [Currently, Section 102 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)]. The appeal stemmed from a
... Continue Reading.Rachna Goria Takes On New Role As Company Secretary And KMP At Dalmia Bharat Sugar
Rachna Goria Takes On New Role As Company Secretary And KMP At Dalmia Bharat Sugar Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries Limited has appointed Rachna Goria as the Company Secretary and Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) of the company, effective February 11, 2025. She will also serve as the Compliance Officer under Regulation 6 of the SEBI
... Continue Reading.FPI Investments In The Indian Debt Markets: An Overview
FPI Investments In The Indian Debt Markets: An Overview INTRODUCTION Investments in debt securities in India by non-residents require compliance with an array of Indian foreign exchange and securities regulations. Overseas investors intending to invest in debt instruments in India typically do so either under the Reserve Bank of India’s (“RBI”) framework for external commercial
... Continue Reading.Careful And Cautious Approach In Cases of Dowry Harassment Allegations Needed: SC
It is definitely a matter of utmost significance to note that while ruling in a dowry harassment case, the Supreme Court in a most learned, laudable, landmark, logical and latest judgment titled PV Krishnabhat & Anr vs The State of Karnataka & Ors in Criminal Appeal arising from
... Continue Reading.Madras HC Issues Guidelines For Transporting Cattles From One Place To Another
It is definitely in the fitness of things that Madras High Court which is one of the oldest and most reputed High Courts in India has in a most learned, laudable, landmark, logical and latest judgment
... Continue Reading.DNLU Jabalpur Hosts Enlightening Talk on Regenerative Medicine
Jabalpur, February 12, 2025 – Centre for Advocacy, Practice, and Research on Intellectual Property (CAPRIP) at Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU) successfully organized a thought-provoking talk session on February 12, 2025. The event featured a keynote address by Dr. Shibashish Giri, a renowned expert in endogenous stem cell research and regenerative therapies. The session was
... Continue Reading.Arrest Illegal If Reasons Not Informed; When Article 22(1) Is Violated, Court Must Grant Bail Despite Statutory Restrictions: SC
It is definitely most heart thrilling to learn that while upholding the legal right of the accused to be informed of the grounds of his arrest which is also a fundamental right, the Supreme Court in a most remarkable, robust,
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