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Major Legal Development in Accountability & Governance! The Kerala High Court has upheld the 2024 amendment to the Kerala Lok Ayukta Act, reinforcing its constitutional validity and strengthening the role of anti-corruption mechanisms in the state. A Division Bench led by Chief Justice Soumen Sen and Justice Syam Kumar V.M. clarified a crucial point under Section 12: "If the competent authority fails to act within 90 days, it will be treated as 'deemed acceptance' of the Lokayukta’s recommendation." The Court also addressed challenges to the amendment of Section 14, where it was argued that the provision interferes with the powers of the Lokayukta. However, the Court rejected this argument and upheld the amendment. One of the petitions was filed by Ramesh Chennithala, along with others, questioning the constitutional validity of the amendments. Why this matters? This judgment ensures that Lokayukta recommendations cannot be ignored or indefinitely delayed, thereby promoting transparency and accountability. Designed by: Tanu priya Graphics Team — The Lawscape Follow for more daily legal updates! #KeralaHighCourt #Lokayukta #AntiCorruption #LegalUpdate #IndianLaw #Judiciary #RuleOfLaw #LawStudents #TheLawscape #LegalAwareness #GoodGovernance #Accountability #Transparency #PublicPolicy #LegalReforms #DeemedAcceptance #LokayuktaAct #CorruptionFreeIndia

"Finality is the backbone of arbitration ⚖️ Once a foreign arbitral award has been upheld by the seat court, it cannot be repeatedly challenged in another jurisdiction under the guise of ‘public policy.’ Re-examining the merits or reopening factual issues at the enforcement stage defeats the very purpose of arbitration. The Supreme Court has made it clear that enforcement courts are not appellate forums. By applying the doctrine of transnational issue estoppel, the Court has ensured that parties cannot relitigate the same issues across different jurisdictions. This judgment reinforces India’s pro-arbitration stance and strengthens confidence in the enforcement of foreign arbitral awards.” — Supreme Court of India Designed by: Tanu priya Graphics Team — The Lawscape Follow for more daily legal updates! #ArbitrationLaw #SupremeCourt #LegalUpdate #LawStudents #JudiciaryPrep #InternationalLaw #Section48 #PublicPolicy #ArbitralAward #LegalAwareness #VakilSahiba #TheLawscape

In the continuous quest for justice and dignity for the transgender community, the introduction of the Transgender Amendment Bill 2026 represents a significant turning point. The proposed modifications are intended to improve legal recognition, lower obstacles to identity documentation, and increase safeguards against discrimination in public life, work, education, and healthcare. The amendment aims to create a more inclusive framework where each person can live with respect and equal opportunity, by emphasizing self-identification, social security measures, and stronger protections against violence and marginalization. This moment serves as a reminder that progress is ongoing and that every reform moves us closer to a society based on equality, acceptance, and human rights for all. By Khan Husnaara The Lawscape

SKD V STATE OF UP (2026) Exaggerating Husband's income isn't Perjury! Justice Raj Beer Singh ruled that exaggeration of a husband’s income by his wife in maintenance proceedings does not warrant any action against the wife for perjury . In this case, the Husband filed an appeal at Allahabad High Court against the wife for perjury as she claimed the Husband's income was ₹80,000 when in fact it was only ₹11,000 in order to claim maintenance . Despite this, the Allahabad High Court dismissed the Husband's appeal. Designed By:- Kariuki Mercy Mutindi Lawscape Graphics team.

🔴 Landmark Ruling | Supreme Court of India | Arbitration Law India just sent a message to the world: we honour our commitments. and we won’t let losing parties use our courts as an escape hatch. Here’s what happened. A group of institutional investors pumped serious capital into a company run by the Mylandlas, with one condition — deliver a qualified IPO by March 2016. The IPO never came. The exit clause triggered. The investors waited. Sent notices. Got nothing. So they went to SIAC, and walked out with a ₹1,400 crore award against the promoters. The promoters challenged it in Singapore. Lost. Then came to India and tried again. The Supreme Court didn’t just dismiss the appeal — it imposed ₹25 lakh in costs to each of the four investor groups. That’s how strongly it felt about the attempt. The ruling rests on two pillars. First, Section 48 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 — which mirrors Article V of the New York Convention — limits the grounds on which a foreign award can be resisted in India to very specific exceptions: incapacity, improper notice, jurisdictional overreach, or public policy. Merits are simply not on that list. Second, the Court applied the doctrine of transnational issue estoppel — once a foreign seat court has decided an issue, Indian courts won’t reopen it. What Singapore settled, stays settled. For investors and businesses operating across borders, this is the clarity they’ve been asking for. India means business when it signs international treaties. But it’s also worth asking — the public policy exception exists for a reason. When Indian promoters, Indian companies, and Indian assets are on the line, should Indian courts be this deferential to a foreign tribunal? It’s a conversation the legal community needs to keep having. One thing is certain though — if you’re signing a shareholders’ agreement with a foreign arbitration clause, understand what you’re agreeing to. That clause isn’t just paperwork. It’s your final answer. Where do you stand — should Indian courts have more teeth when it comes to scrutinising foreign awards, or is predictability the whole point of arbitration? Read: Foreign arbitral awards can’t be challenged on merits at enforcement stage: Supreme Court | https://lnkd.in/gUNTF9wC Follow The Lawscape for judgments that shape how law actually works. #arbitration #supremecourt #india #judgment

The Lawscape is proud to be the official Social Media Partner for the 12th Professor V.S. Mani Memorial International Law Moot Court Competition 2026! 🤝⚖️ Organized by the Seedling School of Law and Governance at Jaipur National University, (Moot Court Committee - Seedling School of Law and Governance, Jaipur National University) this prestigious event is scheduled from 27th to 29th March 2026. #TheLawscape #SocialMediaPartner #MootCourt #JNUJaipur #LegalEducation #LawStudents #InternationalLaw

One simple mistake—like powering off a seized mobile phone—can permanently destroy crucial digital evidence. 📵 If you are a legal professional or law student, understanding digital forensics is no longer optional. With the introduction of the new criminal laws, the rules around electronic evidence have completely changed. We are open-sourcing our Day 1 Slide Deck from our recent Cyber Forensics & Law Workshop so everyone can access this critical information! 👉 Swipe through or download the PDF below to learn: ✔️ The strict two-part BSA Certificate rule for electronic evidence. ✔️ Mandatory Audio-Video search & seizure protocols under Sec 105 BNSS. ✔️ The crucial difference between Primary and Secondary digital evidence. ✔️ Why casual handling of devices destroys volatile RAM data instantly. ✔️ How to draft immediate preservation requests to intermediaries (like Meta & Google). Whether you attended the workshop or not, save this deck as your quick-reference guide for navigating digital evidence in court! ⚖️💻 #CyberForensics #DigitalEvidence #TheLawscape #CyberLaw #BSA2023 #BNSS #LegalTech #LawStudents #CriminalLaw #Litigation

🎉 Successfully Concluded: 2-Day Workshop on Cyber Forensics & Law! We’re delighted to share that our 2-Day Workshop on Cyber Forensics & Law, conducted in collaboration with KES' Shri. Jayantilal H. Patel Law College, Mumbai, has been successfully completed with the enthusiastic participation of 250+ learners from across the nation and beyond 🌍. From building a strong theoretical foundation on Day 1 to exploring hands-on practical insights in today’s session, the workshop truly delivered a holistic learning experience. 🙏 A heartfelt thank you to our esteemed speakers, Dr. Purba Ganguly ma’am and Dr. Deepak sir (DR. DEEPAK (D3) FORENSICS 🕵️ ), for their invaluable sessions, guidance, and for making the learning experience so impactful and engaging. 🌟 We also appreciate the efforts of our hosts, Uthraa R B and Smaranjit Sabath, for their effective coordination and facilitation, contributing to the smooth and successful conduct of both sessions. ✨ Not to mention we are grateful to all participants for their interest, energy, and active involvement throughout the workshop — your enthusiasm made this initiative a success! ⸻ 📌 Missed this workshop? Don’t worry — many more exciting opportunities are coming your way! 👉 Join our community group for the latest updates and opportunities: https://lnkd.in/gkJ-aNwM 👉 Follow us on LinkedIn to stay connected with The Lawscape Mahavir Mandot #cyberforensics #cyberlaw #legaleducation #workshop #digitalevidence #lawstudents #forensics #thelawscape

🔥 An amazing kickoff to our 2-Day Workshop! We’re delighted to share that Day 1 (Theory Session) of our 2-Day Workshop on Cyber Forensics & Law, conducted in collaboration with KES' Shri. Jayantilal H. Patel Law College , Mumbai, was successfully held, with ~250 learners joining from across the nation and beyond 🌍, making it a truly engaging and impactful experience. The session explored the legal framework, digital evidence, and evolving dimensions of cyber law, building a strong conceptual foundation for participants. 🙏 A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Purba Ganguly ma’am for delivering such an insightful and enriching session, and to all participants for their enthusiastic involvement! We would also like to extend a very special thank you to Prof. Mahavir Mandot Sir from KES' Shri Jayantilal H. Patel Law College, whose initiative and support made this collaboration possible. ⸻ 💻 Up Next: Day 2 – Practical Session with DR. DEEPAK (D3) FORENSICS 🕵️ (Dr. Deepak Kumar Sir) Join us tomorrow (Date: 22nd March/ Time: 10:30 AM) for an exciting hands-on session focused on cyber forensic tools, live investigation techniques, and practical application. ✨ Missed Day 1? You can still be a part of the workshop — session recordings will also be shared with registered participants. 📌 Last chance to register! 🔗 Register now – https://lnkd.in/gbwChAzY ⸻ #cyberforensics #cyberlaw #legaleducation #workshop #digitalevidence #lawstudents #forensics #thelawscape

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