Keeping Pace with Legal Change
Section 38 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, permits private defence causing death in cases of imminent danger to life, grave bodily harm, or specific heinous crimes like rape or kidnapping. It requires reasonable apprehension of death or severe injury, ensuring proportionality in response.
The Supreme Court recently launched suo motu contempt proceedings against journalist Ajay Shukla for calling a sitting judge “Godi,” deeming the remark scandalous and undermining judicial dignity. The high-profile case highlights tensions between free speech and protecting the judiciary’s authority.
Section 37 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, restricts the right of private defence against acts by public servants in good faith, non-threatening acts, or when public authorities are accessible. It emphasizes proportionate force, preventing misuse while balancing individual security and societal order.
Introduction At the end of May 2025, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) took the extraordinary step of…
President’s sweeping 2025 tariffs, justified under emergency powers, were struck down by the U.S. Court of International Trade for violating constitutional limits, specifically the non-delegation doctrine and uniformity clause. The ruling underscores Congress’s role in setting tariffs as a check.
The Rajasthan High Court has announced the 2025 Civil Judge Recruitment, with the Preliminary Examination scheduled for July 27. Offering 44 vacancies, the selection process includes Prelims, Mains, and Interview. Candidates with an LLB degree can apply online by March 30, 2025, via hcraj.nic.in.
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.
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.
