Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar emphasized the need for India to expand its presence in international commercial arbitration, stating that reliance solely on retired judges is insufficient. While acknowledging their expertise, he stressed the importance of including subject-matter specialists to strengthen the arbitration process. He also criticized excessive Article 136 interventions by the Supreme Court, arguing that what was meant to be a limited review mechanism is now disrupting the arbitral system.
The Calcutta High Court has upheld Jagdeep Dhankhar’s appointment of Ashish Giri as director of the Eastern Zonal Cultural Center, dismissing concerns about the hiring process. The court’s decision reinforces gubernatorial appointment powers and affirms the center’s role in promoting cultural heritage across Eastern India. With legal battles resolved, the focus returns to advancing the region’s cultural vibrancy.
India’s Parliament has recently undertaken a historic overhaul of the country’s criminal justice system by passing three significant bills. These legislative changes are aimed at replacing the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), and the Indian Evidence Act with the Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita, and Bharatiya […]
