Upholding Pharmacist Recruitment Rules in Bihar: Pharmacist Diploma Constitutionally Valid Diploma

In the case of Md. Firoz Mansuri and Others vs. State of Bihar and others (2026 INSC 68), the Supreme Court of India in its judgment of 16 January 2026 again reiterated the legal provision that State Governments had the legal capacity to fix certain educational qualifications to the appointment in the public posts. The … Read more

Why National Highway Builders strongly oppose to Mediation and Conciliation?

Why National Highway Builders strongly oppose to Mediation and Conciliation as only dispute resolution mechanism for all projects?  The National Highway Builders Federation (NHBF) is apex organisation comprising of all contractors and builders of highways and bridges working actively for welfare of builders. VIVAD SE VISHWAS II (Contractual Disputes) is a scheme enacted by Ministry … Read more

Notice Served, Justice Preserved: Why Proper Service Under GST Must Enable Response, Not Create Litigation

“Notice Served, Justice Preserved”: Why Proper Service Under GST Must Enable Response, Not Create Litigation Communication for initiating any proceedings or next actions/demands under proceedings are as important as the cause of proceedings itself. Based out of the natural justice principle, service of communication is an important aspect of litigation, without which the respondent (taxpayer) … Read more

Mutation Orders and Writ Jurisdiction: Navigating the ‘Lal Bachan’ Exceptions

The Mutation Maze: When Can You Knock on the High Court’s Door Generally, a Writ Petition is not maintainable against orders passed in mutation proceedings. However, this is not an absolute bar. There are specific, well-settled exceptions where a High Court will entertain a Writ Petition in mutation matters. Here is the detailed legal position … Read more

Death due to Shock and Asphyxia as a result of ante-mortem burn injuries

  “Death due to Shock and Asphyxia as a result of ante-mortem burn injuries” 1. The Direct Translation (The “What Happened”) In simple terms, this phrase means: “The victim was alive when they caught fire. They died because the severe burns caused their body to shut down (shock) and they suffocated (asphyxia) from the smoke … Read more