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Even men aren't allowed in certain temples: Centre to Supreme Court in Sabarimala reference case
1+ hour, 4+ min ago (1108+ words) The Central government on Thursday told the Supreme Court that some temples restrict entry for men as well, arguing that the restriction at the Sabarimala temple in Kerala is not based solely on gender. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for…...
Delhi High Court restrains forensic investigator from disclosing confidential contents of suit filed by Kochhar & Co.
3+ hour, 56+ min ago (412+ words) The Delhi High Court has restrained a forensic investigator from disclosing confidential and legally privileged information forming part of a suit filed by law firm Kochhar & Co. [Kocchar & Co Vs Nilesh Ukunde]. Justice Mini Pushkarna passed the interim order on…...
Delhi High Court rejects arms consultant Sanjay Bhandari's plea against "fugitive economic offender" tag
2+ hour, 53+ min ago (214+ words) The Delhi High Court on Thursday rejected a plea filed by UK-based arms consultant Sanjay Bhandari against a trial court order declaring him a "fugitive economic offender". "Appeal dismissed," Justice Neena Bansal Krishna said. A detailed judgement is awaited. The…...
JSA acts on Deccan AI $25 million Series A fundraise
4+ hour, 55+ min ago (208+ words) Bar and Bench Deccan AI has raised $25 million from a Series A fundraise led by A91 Partners, with participation from Prosus Ventures and SIG. .JSA Advocates & Solicitors advised lead investor A91 Partners on this fundraise The transaction involved cross-border structuring complexities, including…...
KAnalysis and RSD Law Chambers announce Strategic Collaboration
5+ hour, 30+ min ago (189+ words) KAnalysis and RSD Law Chambers have announced a strategic collaboration to provide integrated legal services across intellectual property, dispute resolution, and regulatory advisory. The collaboration will function through a coordinated approach, with both firms continuing to focus on their respective…...
Trilegal advises Continuum Green Energy on securing $67. 5 million from Just Climate
2+ hour, 54+ min ago (88+ words) Continuum Green Energy Limited has raised $67. 5 million from Just Climate and one of its limited partners. Trilegal acted for Continuum Green Energy and Continuum Green Energy Holdings Limited on this fundraise. The transaction was led by Rahul Chugh (Partner), Siddhant…...
Sama Suljhao Space: A Care-Led Hybrid Mediation Centre in Bangalore
7+ hour, 2+ min ago (279+ words) Sama has announced the launch of Suljhao Space, a care-led Hybrid Mediation and Online Dispute Resolution Centre in Bengaluru. The centre was inaugurated by eminent expert mediator Sriram Panchu in the presence of senior mediators, lawyers, business leaders, and members…...
Can AI artwork get copyright? Delhi High Court orders Copyright Office decision on Stephen Thaler plea in 8 weeks
5+ hour, 27+ min ago (454+ words) The Delhi High Court on Thursday directed the Copyright Office to decide within 8 weeks an application seeking copyright registration for an artwork generated by artificial intelligence (AI). [Stephen Thaler v. Union of India] The direction came in a plea filed by…...
Appeal in Kerala High Court challenges refusal to include transgender candidates in National Cadet Corps
6+ hour, 8+ min ago (472+ words) A Division Bench of the Kerala High Court recently issued notice on plea for the inclusion of transgender candidates in the National Cadet Corps (NCC) [Janvin Cleetus v Union of India & ors]. The appeal was moved by a transman, who…...
Karnataka High Court dismisses PIL against Centre's advisory urging schools to sing all 6 stanzas of Vande Mataram
2+ hour, 32+ min ago (499+ words) The Karnataka High Court on Thursday dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) petition questioning the Central government's recent instruction that all schools may start their day by singing all six stanzas of the national song, Vande Mataram, including stanzas that…...