Can a resolution plan under IBC survive the death of its maker? NCLAT answers
The NCLAT has ruled that the death of a successful resolution applicant does not automatically invalidate a resolution plan approved under the IBC. The tribunal…
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Supreme Court to Examine Whether Minors Should Be Allowed on Social Media
The Supreme Court has agreed to examine whether minors should be allowed to operate social media accounts, while emphasizing the need for safeguards to protect …
Saregama seeks contempt of court action against Ilaiyaraaja for violating Delhi HC copyright order
Saregama has approached the Delhi High Court seeking contempt proceedings against legendary composer Ilaiyaraaja, alleging that he violated the court's interim …
Institutionalizing Trust: Role Of Arbitration Council Of India
The continued absence of the Arbitration Council of India (ACI), despite being legislated in 2019, has resurfaced as a major legal concern following Supreme Cou…
Why courts extend arbitration deadlines, not replace arbitrators? Justice Bharati Dangre explains
Justice Bharati Dangre explained that courts exercising powers under Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act should primarily focus on extending the…
Supreme Court Bars Appointment and Continuation of Unqualified Teachers
The Supreme Court has directed that no teacher in schools or colleges may be appointed or allowed to continue in service unless they possess the qualifications …
Calcutta High Court: Marriage-Like Relationships Can Attract Cruelty Charges Despite Invalid Marriage
The Calcutta High Court has held that cruelty charges can be sustained even where a marriage is legally invalid if the parties lived in a relationship resemblin…
Supreme Court May Frame Pan-India Guidelines After Satya Niketan Building Collapse
The Supreme Court has indicated that it may frame pan-India guidelines on building safety and unauthorized constructions following the collapse of a student acc…
Supreme Court Rules Companies Can Face Criminal Prosecution Even Without Naming Individual Accused
The Supreme Court has ruled that a company can face criminal prosecution for offences requiring mens rea even if investigators have not identified or arraigned …
Jammu Court Orders FIR Against Suspended Deputy SP, Cops For Alleged Assault, Caste Abuse Of BDO On Election Duty
A Jammu court has directed the registration of an FIR against a suspended Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) and other police personnel over allegations that…
India ADR Week 2026: Experts debate geopolitics, neutrality and arbitral seat selection in global arbitration
Experts at India ADR Week 2026 examined how geopolitical tensions, sanctions, and concerns over neutrality are increasingly influencing parties' choice of arbit…
Supreme Court Questions Conditions for Vivo Executive's Travel to China
The Supreme Court has questioned the safeguards proposed for allowing a Vivo executive facing prosecution under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) to…
Government Faces Challenges After Supreme Court's Creamy Layer Ruling
The Union Government is facing significant legal and administrative challenges in implementing the Supreme Court's landmark ruling on OBC creamy layer determina…
Supreme Court Directs Aravalli Protection Panel to Meet November Deadline
The Supreme Court has refused to grant a six-month extension to the High-Powered Committee examining the definition and protection of the Aravalli Hills, direct…
Allahabad High Court Calls NSA Detention an 'Orwellian Dystopia', Awards ₹5 Lakh Compensation
The Allahabad High Court quashed the NSA detention of student activist Aakriti Chaudhary, describing the authorities' conduct as capable of turning Uttar Prades…