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Supreme Court stays tree felling in Telangana’s Kancha Gachibowli forest; Directs High Court Registrar to inspect and submit report

On 2-04-2025, the Telangana High Court had passed a stay on the tree felling in the area

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Supreme Court enhances compensation for BDO who lost both his legs in a 25-year-old motor accident

“Finding that the driver was not cautious is one thing and finding negligence is quite another thing. Prima facie, the negligence was on the trailer driver as discernible from the evidence recorded before the Tribunal; standard of proof required being preponderance of probability”.

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Supreme Court Roundup March 2025 | Stories on 2002 Gujarat Riots Case; Kashmir University VC murder; Rising student suicides; Tax officers’ arrest powers; and more

As March comes to a close, it’s time to reflect on the significant judgments, orders, and developments from the Supreme Court. This roundup provides an overview of the top stories, important cases, and key updates that made headlines this month. It also highlights some never-before-reported judgments, notable cases from SCC Weekly, a “Know Thy Judge” feature, as well as appointments and transfers by the Supreme Court.

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Published on March 31, 2025March 31, 2025By Apoorva
Events/Webinars News

“Let’s build an India that doesn’t assemble the world’s goods, but designs, innovates, and leads”, says Kapil Sibal at UIA’s Seminar on ‘India: The New Global Manufacturing Hub’

UIA has arganised a Seminar on ‘India: The New Global Manufacturing Hub’ in collaboration with Bar Association of India, SCBA and supported by DIAC

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“India provides beads in a necklace which help in Make in India initiative, with Digital India playing an equally important role”, says Minister Piyush Goyal at UIA’s Seminar on ‘India: The New Global Manufacturing Hub’

UIA has arganised a Seminar on ‘India: The New Global Manufacturing Hub’ in collaboration with Bar Association of India, SCBA and supported by DIAC

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Published on March 29, 2025March 29, 2025By Apoorva

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1st SRMUH Moot Court Competition, 2025

Moot Court Committee, Faculty of Law, SRM University Delhi-NCR, Sonipat.

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From Ghibli trend to Attention Economy, Madhavi Divan addresses growing concerns at release of ‘Informational Privacy: Constitutional and Common Law Remedies’

EBC celebrated the release of ‘Informational Privacy: Constitutional and Common Law Remedies’ by Nina Rohinton Nariman, with Justice (Retd.) V. Ramasubramanian, as Chief Guest and Sr. Adv. Madhavi Goradia Divan as Guest of Honour.

Case Briefs

Delhi HC grants permanent injunction in favour of Peak XV Partners; restrains fraudulent websites and WhatsApp groups from passing off its trade mark

The unauthorized actions of Defendant 1, including the creation and operation of fraudulent WhatsApp/Telegram groups, websites and mobile apps, have given rise to substantial confusion, leading individuals to falsely believe that the impugned groups and website are affiliated with plaintiff.

Case Briefs

P&H HC quashes defamation case against Journalists publishing Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann’s statement on then AAP MLA receiving money from Congress

“No material has been brought on record to even prima facie indicate that the accused had reported or published the imputation concerning the complainant to harm his reputation or knowing or having reason to believe that it would cause harm to his reputation.”

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‘Want our own privacy intact but interested in others through social media’: Justice V. Ramasubramanian at release of ‘Informational Privacy: Constitutional and Common Law Remedies’

EBC published Nina Rohinton Nariman’s ‘Informational Privacy: Constitutional and Common Law Remedies’.

Case Briefs

UGC Regulations on teachers’ appointments infringe Article 30 of the Constitution; not applicable to Minority Institutions: Madras High Court

“The Judiciary must recognize its pivotal role in restoring confidence among minorities, acting as a guardian of the rights that were pledged to them, thus reinforcing the very essence of India’s democratic ethos and its dedication to unity in diversity.”

Experts Corner

Local Authority under GST

Redefining Local Authority under GST Laws

Jurisdictional Overlap in Award Enforcement

One Court to Rule Them All? Jurisdictional Overlap in Post-Award Enforcement Regime under the Arbitration Act

Withdrawal of CIRP

Withdrawal of CIRP — Oscillating between Value Maximisation and Plan Approval

Setting aside award public trust doctrine

Setting Aside of Arbitral Award on Public Policy Grounds: Evolving Jurisprudence Amidst the Conflict between Commercial and Sovereign Interests

Key arbitration rulings 2024

Year in Review 2024: Key Arbitration Pronouncements

FDI Norms in Space Sector

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Case Analyses

Supreme Court

Quash FIR

‘Contribute to legal system instead of fighting cases against each other’; SC quashes cross FIRs & proceedings ending dispute between 2 Kodaikanal lawyers

25-year-old motor accident

Supreme Court enhances compensation for BDO who lost both his legs in a 25-year-old motor accident

Imran Pratapgadhi

Provocative Poem Sharing Case | Supreme Court finds no prima facie case against Rajya Sabha MP Imran Pratapgadhi

written statement

Accuracy of averment made in written statement must be decided by Trial Court on conclusion of evidence at time of suit’s final determination: SC

High Courts

Delhi High Court

Delhi HC grants permanent injunction in favour of Peak XV Partners; restrains fraudulent websites and WhatsApp groups from passing off its trade mark

punjab and haryana high court

P&H HC quashes defamation case against Journalists publishing Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann’s statement on then AAP MLA receiving money from Congress

Madras High Court

UGC Regulations on teachers’ appointments infringe Article 30 of the Constitution; not applicable to Minority Institutions: Madras High Court

Bombay High Court

No embargo for convenience stores to remain open 24×7 and/or post 10 or11 p.m.: Bombay High Court

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Acknowledgment of Balance Sheet under Section 18 of Limitation Act to be counted from date of signing of Balance Sheet: NCLAT

National Company Law Tribunal

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National Company Law Tribunal

Force Majeure doesn’t absolve Corporate Debtor from contractual obligations; NCLT directs initiation of CIRP against Corporate Debtor

National Green Tribunal

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Interviews

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Litigation, Integrity, and the Future of Law: In conversation with Senior Advocate Malvika Trivedi

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Making Law Accessible: Gaurav Kumar talks about Landmark SC Enrolment Fees Case

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From Criminology to Legal Education: In conversation with Prof. (Dr.) Nirmal Kanti Chakrabarti

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Navigating Creativity and Law: Avadhi Joshi talks about Media and Entertainment Law in India

George Pothan Poothicote

Lessons in Law and Diplomacy: A Conversation with George Pothan Poothicote

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Career in Tech Policy Unpacked: In conversation with Kriti Trehan

Op. Ed.

Art of Writing

The Art of Writing a Judgment

Indo-Saudi Commercial Disputes

Arbitrating Indo-Saudi Commercial Disputes

Hands of Arbitrator

Section 16 – A Domineering Power in the Hands of Arbitrator

Real Estate Insolvency 2.0

Real Estate Insolvency 2.0: A Game-Changer or More Red Tape

Third-Party Objections

Beyond the Decree Understanding Third-Party Objections against Execution by Possession

Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita

Alternate Remedy and Inherent Powers of High Courts under the Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

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Informational Privacy

From Ghibli trend to Attention Economy, Madhavi Divan addresses growing concerns at release of ‘Informational Privacy: Constitutional and Common Law Remedies’

Justice V. Ramasubramanian

‘Want our own privacy intact but interested in others through social media’: Justice V. Ramasubramanian at release of ‘Informational Privacy: Constitutional and Common Law Remedies’

SC judges assets

Supreme Court Judges decide to place their declaration of assets on Court Website upon assuming office

Kancha Gachibowli forest deforestation

Supreme Court stays tree felling in Telangana’s Kancha Gachibowli forest; Directs High Court Registrar to inspect and submit report

UIA Seminar

“It is our duty to fortify legal frameworks and protect international financial integrity”, says Justice KV Viswanathan at UIA seminar on ‘India: The New Global Manufacturing Hub’

JSA advises SBI Capital Markets

JSA advises SBI Capital Markets, Axis Capital, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Securities on institutional placement of units by National Highways Infra Trust

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas

Anirban Mohapatra and Prajna Mohapatra rejoins Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas as Partners in TMT and Corporate Practice, respectively

JSA advised Axis Capital

JSA advises Axis Capital and Kotak Mahindra Capital on proposed initial offering of units by TVS Infrastructure Trust

Legislation Updates

Lok Sabha passes Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025

MoF streamlines the process of custom clearance of imports vide Postal Imports Regulations, 2025

SEBI revises LODR Regulations introducing Corporate Governance for a Listed Entity which has listed its Non- Convertible Debt Securities

SEBI collaborates with DigiLocker to reduce unclaimed assets

SEBI revises ICDR Regulations introducing the concept of Specific Investors

IWAI mandates procurement of NOC before developing a new inland waterway

Law School News

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1st SRMUH Moot Court Competition, 2025

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Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma

Lucknow University | 1st Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma Pro Bono Conclave, 2025

Bhimotsav 2025

Faculty of Law, University of Lucknow | 6th Bhimotsav, 2025 [14th April 2025]

Vidhichitra 4.0

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