Zohran Mamdani, the new Wonderboy of America By Justice Katju
Much of the world has become spellbound and mesmerized, and gone gaga over the victory of Zohran Mamdani in the…
Keeping Pace with Legal Change
Much of the world has become spellbound and mesmerized, and gone gaga over the victory of Zohran Mamdani in the…
In this article the author analyzes a landmark Supreme Court of India case on the issue of quashing criminal proceedings emanating out of bank fraud. The Court explains the difference between the administrative activities of banks implemented in accordance with RBI Master Directions and a criminal inquiry, and the fact that the quashing of the former will not nullify a criminal proceeding as such. It emphasizes the inapplicability of natural justice during the process of filing FIR and remits cases to be remanded back to be decided afresh.
This paper will analyse a ruling of the Supreme Court that was given against a ruling of the High Court in a case that concerned cancellation of a government tender. It notes how the Court has attached importance to issues of public interest, administrative discretion and little judicial review in contractual circumstances, particularly in the event of the unavailability of mala fides.
Rajasthan High Court announces recruitment for 5670 Class 4 Peon posts. Applications open June 27 to July 26, 2025. Eligibility requires 10th pass and knowledge of Rajasthani culture. Fees apply based on category. This is a significant opportunity for eligible candidates.
All countries in the world will now have nuclear bombs By Justice Katju A few days back I had written…
The Bombay High Court has clarified the fate of Ratan Tata’s unspecified shares. His listed and unlisted shares, not explicitly mentioned elsewhere in his will, will go to the Ratan Tata Endowment Foundation and Ratan Tata Endowment Trust, aligning with his clear charitable intent.
The Delhi High Court is hearing a case where Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) alleges that RSPL Limited’s ‘Ghadi’ detergent advertisements disparage its ‘Surf Excel’ product. HUL claims RSPL uses similar packaging, terms like ‘XL Blue,’ and defamatory phrases. The court has ordered RSPL to remove specific derogatory phrases.
DocuSign has issued a legal notice to Michael Luo, creator of the free digital signature tool Inkless. Luo built Inkless in two days using AI, offering a free alternative to DocuSign’s services. The notice cites intellectual property concerns and “false statements” regarding DocuSign’s product.
The Delhi High Court ruled in favor of Titan Company Limited in a trademark infringement case against Lenskart Solutions Private Limited. Lenskart admitted to inadvertently using Titan’s “TITAN” and “FASTRACK” trademarks on its website and as metatags, and has since removed them. The suit was decreed after Lenskart stated it would not contest the matter.