Bhavini Mishra

Summonses issued to Saluja's lawyers cause unrest among legal fraternity

The legal fraternity raises alarms after ED summons senior advocates Datar and Venugopal over advice in the Religare-Care Health ESOP case, citing threats to legal independence

To prepare a centralised registry of all lawyers, law firms, says BCI

The Bar Council of India plans a national registry and new body for law firms, accusing SILF of gatekeeping and stifling smaller practices over foreign lawyer rules

Justice Varma failed to account for cash found at residence: SC panel

The in-house committee said Justice Varma failed to explain the origin of recovered cash, rejected conspiracy claims, and accepted transfer without protest

Bombay HC upholds ₹538 cr Kochi Tuskers arbitral award against BCCI

Bombay HC dismisses BCCI's appeal and upholds arbitral award over wrongful termination of Kochi Tuskers; franchise partners KCPL and RSW to receive ₹538.84 crore

JSW to move review petition against Bhushan Steel judgment before July 14

Lenders of BPSL had on May 13 indicated before the NCLT Delhi that they may prefer a fresh insolvency process for the company rather than sending it for liquidation

Gensol insolvency: NCLT admits Ireda's plea on ₹510 crore default

NCLT Ahmedabad admits two Gensol entities to insolvency proceedings under IBC on Ireda's plea, citing defaults totalling ₹729 crore; resolution professional to be appointed

Delhi HC restrains Newgen IT Technologies from using 'Newgen' trademark

Court finds Newgen IT's use of the name deceptively similar to Newgen Software's trademark, upholds injunction originally granted in February and made absolute in March

Rajasthan HC refuses IHCL plea on land use dues to Jai Mahal Palace Hotel

The court had also ordered an annual increase in the amount to be paid to Jai Mahal Palace Hotel if arbitration is delayed beyond May 2029

The downside of putdown: How Indian laws view disparagement in advertising

Comparative advertising is allowed within certain leg­al and ethical boundaries. However, when those comparisons become misleading, malicious, or defamatory, the law steps in

Delhi High Court dismisses appeal seeking ₹1,300 cr damages from SpiceJet

The HC said the delay in refiling was deliberate and concealed from the court; arbitration and a single judge had earlier rejected the damages claim by Maran and Kal Airways

Supreme Court halts liquidation process against BPSL, orders status quo

Decision comes after hearing petition filed by JSW Steel

SC ruling on job lock-ins may reshape public sector contracts: Experts

This means that employers can now ask for compensation from employees who leave early, if the clause is not unfair or too harsh

CII urges govt to establish centralised oversight mechanism for tribunals

CII recommends amending Tribunal Reforms Act to create a statutory central oversight body for performance, appointments, and governance across tribunals

Supreme Court says ED crossing all limits, stays TASMAC investigation

CJI BR Gavai criticises the ED for breaching federal principles as SC stays investigation into TASMAC over a ₹1,000 crore liquor scam in Tamil Nadu

Celebi's clearance revoked amid unprecedented situation, says Centre

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told the Delhi HC that Celebi's clearance was revoked citing national security and reasons could not be shared without undermining the action

IHH's move to seek increased damages may not affect Fortis expansion plans

Analysts say IHH's reputational harm claim in Japan won't impact Fortis's Indian operations; litigation continues over stalled open offer and regulatory hurdles

Not given an opportunity to be heard, Celebi tells Delhi High Court

Turkish ground handler argues security clearance was revoked without notice, violating Rule 12 of Aircraft Security Rules; Centre to respond in court on May 22

RIL moves SC against HC ruling in $1.5 bn gas dispute with Centre

RIL contests Delhi HC order that set aside a 2018 arbitration award in its favour over allegations of siphoning ONGC gas from the KG Basin block

At least 3 years' practice must to apply for judicial service exams: SC

SC says fresh law graduates can no longer apply directly for civil judge posts; 3-year practice rule restored for future judicial service recruitments from May 20

Supreme Court dismisses telcos' plea for AGR waiver, says govt can help

Calls petitions by Vi, Airtel, Tata Tele 'misconceived'