Bhumika Indulia, Author at SCC Times

High Courts Monthly Round-up: May 2021

Here’s a short recap of what we covered under the High Court’s section in the month of May 2021. Allahabad High Court

Madras HC | Predatory activities of man resulting in nature losing her patience. Can hills and hillocks be given for exploitation even without any public interest? Succinct Report on Mining lease to carry Quarry Operations

Madras High Court: G.R. Swaminathan, J., remarked that, “I am conscious that every judicial verdict must be anchored only in law and

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Stamping of Substantive Agreement: Better Late Than Never

by Hiroo Advani†, Tariq Khan†† and Mahi Mehta †††
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Legal RoundUp Watch Now

SCC Online Weekly Rewind Vol. 1 Episode 12

The 12th Episode of SCC Online Weekly Rewind featuring Devika Sharma, Senior Legal Editor bringing you the most important and interesting stories from

Cases Reported SCC Weekly

2021 SCC Vol. 3 Part 2

SCC Issue dated April 7th, 2021 (Vol. 3 Part 2) In this part read a very important decision delivered by the Supreme

Cases Reported SCC Weekly

2021 SCC Vol. 3 Part 1

SCC Issue dated March 28th, 2021 (Vol. 3 Part 1) In this part read a very important decision delivered by the Supreme

Interviews

In conversation with Abhilipsa Panda on her experiences with preparation for California Bar Examination

Interviewed by Vanshika Doshar

Case Briefs High Courts

Del HC | Can International Arbitration Award be assailed on ground of patent illegality? Is it permissible for arbitrator to award compound interest? HC answers

Delhi High Court: Vibhu Bakhru, J., held that the scope of interference with an arbitral award under Section 34 of the Arbitration

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Committed a crime? Now, face(scan) the consequences! The law of self-incrimination and locked smartphones

by Bharat Chugh†
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Case Briefs High Courts

All HC | Bail under Gangs Act. Whether satisfaction under S. 19(4)(b) is mandatory? Court answers

Allahabad High Court: Saurabh Shyam Shamsheri, J., held that satisfaction under Section 19(4)(b) of the Gangs Act is a mandatory requirement for

Interviews

In conversation with Sanjai Gandhi, Senior IPR Attorney, Chennai

Interviewed by Divya Chowdhary Vattikutti

Case Briefs District Court

Destruction of crucial evidence, calculated narrative, conduct not natural of rape victim, et al.: 22-pointer comprehensive analysis of the 527-pages judgment of Sessions Court acquitting rape-accused Tarun Tejpal

District and Sessions Court at Panaji: After a trial which went on for 7 years 2 months and 25 days, Kshama M.

Case Briefs High Courts

J&K HC | Is ‘mens rea’ an important component to be proved while addressing issues under S. 138 NI Act? Explained

Jammu and Kashmir High Court, Srinagar: Sanjeev Kumar, J., while addressing a matter in respect to Section 138 NI Act, stated that

Foreign Legislation Legislation Updates

USA | Alabama legalizes Medical Marijuana

On May 17, 2021, Governor Kay Ivey signed SB 46 into law (known as the “Darren Wesley ‘Ato’ Hall Compassion Act”) makes

Legislation Updates Rules & Regulations

Department of Revenue Appraiser Recruitment Rules, 2021

On May 27, 2021, the President makes Department of Revenue Appraiser Recruitment Rules, 2021 for regulating the method of recruitment to the

Appointments & Transfers News

10 Additional Judges of Bombay High Court to be Permanent Judges

Appointment of Permanent Judges President appoints the following Additional Judges to be Permanent Judges of the Bombay High Court: Avinash Gunwant Gharote

Hot Off The Press News

Union Ministry of Health approves guidelines for ‘Near to Home COVID Vaccination Centres (NHCVC) for elderly & differently abled citizens

Union Ministry of Health have accepted the recommendations by the National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration for Covid-19 (NEGVAC) on the proposed