Keeping Pace with Legal Change
Section 31 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, protects communications made in good faith that unintentionally cause harm, provided they are intended for the recipient’s benefit. Such acts incur no criminal liability, emphasizing the importance of honest intent in communication.
Section 30 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, exempts acts done in good faith for a person’s benefit without consent, when consent is impossible or the person is incapable, and no guardian is available. Exceptions exclude intentional death, grievous harm, or abetment.
The Centre approved the elevation of Justices NV Anjaria, Vijay Bishnoi, and Atul Chandurkar to the Supreme Court, as recommended by the Collegium, filling judicial vacancies to strengthen the apex court’s bench and enhance judicial efficiency.
Section 29 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, clarifies that consent does not absolve liability for acts independently defined as offences, like causing miscarriage, ensuring legal accountability regardless of consent, protecting public safety and justice.
NLU Odisha’s 2025 batch achieved 50 placements, with a highest package of ₹22.5 lakh, reflecting academic excellence and robust industry connections. The Recruitment Coordination Committee facilitated opportunities with top law firms, showcasing NLUO’s rising prominence.
SEBI investigated Chanda Kochhar for alleged disclosure violations under Listing Regulations, 2015, in the Videocon loan case, involving a ₹3,250 crore loan and potential conflict of interest with NuPower Renewables, linked to her husband.
SEBI banned five IndusInd Bank executives, including ex-CEO Sumant Kathpalia, for insider trading, alleging they sold shares using unpublished price-sensitive information on derivative losses, violating SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015.
Food manufacturers face legal liability under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, for high-sugar products causing health risks. Violations like misbranding or unsafe food can lead to fines, imprisonment, or license revocation, emphasizing consumer safety.
The Supreme Court constituted a Special Investigation Team to probe an FIR against Madhya Pradesh Minister Vijay Shah for controversial remarks against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, staying his arrest. The court rejected Shah’s apology, emphasizing accountability.
The Manipur crisis, marked by ethnic violence since May 2023, led to President’s Rule under Article 356 due to governance failure. Forty-four MLAs now aim to form a new government, signaling potential political stabilization.
