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M/S Dhanbad Fuels Private Limited v. Union of India & Anr. (2025)

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The Supreme Court’s 2025 judgment in M/S Dhanbad Fuels Private Limited v. Union of India & Anr. resolved critical ambiguities surrounding Section 12A of the Commercial Courts Act, 2015, which mandates pre-institution mediation for commercial disputes. The ruling clarified the mandatory nature of mediation, prospective application of precedent, and equitable remedies for legacy cases, marking a watershed moment […]

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Kaustubh Khera v. State of Madhya Pradesh & Others (2025)

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Case Title: Kaustubh Khera v. State of Madhya Pradesh & Others Citation: 2025:MPHC-JBP:21455 Bench: Chief Justice Suresh Kumar Kait & Justice Vivek Jain Date of Judgment: May 7, 2025 This case is now a significant precedent on the scope of judicial review and the rights of probationary judicial officers in India. Background and Facts Kaustubh Khera, appointed as a […]

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Closure in Labour Law in India

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The significance of closure in labour law, as delineated by the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, lies in establishing a fair and regulated framework for both employers and workmen. These procedures, demanding prior permission for closure, ensure a thoughtful and consultative approach. By balancing the interests of employers and workmen, these regulations on Closure in Labour […]

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Kamla Nehru Memorial Trust & Anr. v. U.P. State Industrial Development Corporation Ltd. & Ors. (2025) | Public Trust Doctrine in Land Allotment Case

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The Supreme Court of India upheld the cancellation of an industrial land allotment originally granted to the Kamla Nehru Memorial Trust (KNMT) by the Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Corporation (UPSIDC). The judgment is a strong reaffirmation of contractual obligations, procedural propriety, and the Public Trust Doctrine in matters of public resource allocation. Case Title: Kamla […]

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The Age of Consent Act, 1891

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| HINDU LAW, legal knowledge

The Age of Consent Act, 1891 (Act X of 1891) represents a crucial turning point in the history of legal reform in colonial India. This legislation, introduced during British rule, raised the age of consent for sexual intercourse within marriage or outside it from ten to twelve years, bringing the issue of child marriage and […]

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Case analysis: Municipal Council, Ratlam v. Shri Vardhichand & Ors. (1980) | Environmental Pollution in details

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| Bihar Judiciary, judiciary, legal knowledge

The case Municipal Council, Ratlam v. Shri Vardhichand & Ors. (1980 AIR 1622, 1980 SCR (1) 97) is a landmark judgment in Indian environmental law. It played a crucial role in shaping the judiciary’s approach towards public nuisance and environmental pollution and clarified the duties of municipalities under law. The petition arose from the inaction […]

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Kesavananda Bharati vs. State of Kerala & Anr.(AIR 1973 )SC

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Case Name: Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala & Anr.Citation: AIR 1973 SC 1461Date of Judgment: April 24, 1973Bench: 13 Judges (largest ever in Indian history)Verdict: 7:6 Majority 🕰️ Background: During the case, Parliament passed the 24th, 25th, and 29th Amendments—giving itself more power to amend the Constitution and protect land reforms. Petitioner: Swami Kesavananda […]

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