Keeping Pace with Legal Change
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five IndusInd Bank executives, including ex-CEO Sumant Kathpalia, for insider trading, alleging they sold shares using unpublished price-sensitive information on derivative losses, violating SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015.
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.
The Lokpal, India’s anti-corruption ombudsman, dismissed complaints against former SEBI Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch, citing no verifiable evidence of impropriety or conflict of interest as alleged in a Hindenburg Research report. The complaints, invoking Sections 7 and 11 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, accused Buch of undue advantage and links to Adani Group funds. The Lokpal, established under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, found the allegations speculative and politically motivated, lacking grounds for investigation. Buch, SEBI chief from 2022 to 2025, was cleared, reinforcing regulatory integrity.
Securing a Military Law Research Associate position with the Indian Army’s Litigation Wing in 2025 requires thorough legal education, specialized knowledge of military statutes, practical litigation experience, a research portfolio, professional networking, meticulous application preparation, and mastery of interview skills.
Former President Donald Trump’s executive orders to fast-track deep sea mining bypass the International Seabed Authority, violating the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea by ignoring licensing, environmental reviews, and royalty requirements, risking legal challenges and ecosystem damage.
