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The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Delhi Police has arrested the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Reliance Power, Ashok Kumar Pal, along with two others, for allegedly orchestrating a massive financial fraud involving fake bank guarantees worth over ₹136 crore. The forged guarantees were reportedly submitted to secure a solar energy tender floated by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). All three accused were arrested on April 15 and remanded to police custody till April 23.

Investigations reveal that Pal, along with co-accused Partha Sarathi Biswal and Amarnath Dutta, allegedly conspired to procure forged bank guarantees through intermediaries by paying large sums. The guarantees—two valued at ₹68.20 crore each—were submitted via Reliance NU BESS Ltd, a subsidiary of Reliance Power, and were claimed to be issued by foreign banks. To lend credibility, the accused allegedly fabricated email trails and even created fake Structured Financial Messaging System (SFMS) confirmations purportedly from State Bank of India, which the bank later denied issuing.

The case was registered following a complaint by a SECI official and invokes provisions under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the IT Act. Authorities have described the operation as a well-planned conspiracy involving forged documentation, digital manipulation, and misuse of institutional trust to influence a high-value renewable energy tender. Further investigation is ongoing to uncover the full extent of the network and financial trail behind the alleged fraud.

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The Indian Council of Arbitration (ICA) is set to host the 5th ICA International Conference 2026 on “Arbitration in the Era of Globalization” in Delhi, bringing together top legal experts, global arbitration leaders, policymakers, and corporate counsel from across jurisdictions. The conference will be graced by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Surya Kant, Chief Justice of India, as the Chief Guest, underscoring the significance of the event in shaping India’s arbitration landscape amid growing global integration.

The conference will witness participation from eminent members of the judiciary, including Hon’ble Ms. Justice B.V. Nagarathna, Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah, Hon’ble Mr. Justice Aravind Kumar, and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra, who will chair key technical sessions. Additionally, Hon’ble Mr. Justice A.K. Sikri, International Judge, Singapore International Commercial Court (SICC) & Former Judge, Supreme Court of India, will also address the gathering, alongside senior advocates, global arbitration practitioners, and international legal experts.

Focusing on themes such as legal technology, cross-border disputes, and economic development, the conference will feature technical sessions on arbitration and mediation, AI in dispute resolution, and anti-arbitration injunctions, along with high-level roundtables and a general counsel fire-side chat. Organised by ICA, the event aims to foster dialogue between the judiciary, government, and industry stakeholders, reinforcing India’s ambition to emerge as a leading global hub for arbitration and efficient dispute resolution.



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A fresh copyright dispute has surfaced in Bollywood as Trimurti Films has filed a lawsuit against filmmaker Aditya Dhar’s production house, B62 Studios, alleging unauthorised use of the iconic song Tirchi Topiwale in Dhurandhar 2. The production house claims that the song—or a substantially similar version—was used without obtaining the requisite licences or permissions.

Originally composed by Kalyanji-Anandji with lyrics by Anand Bakshi for the 1989 film Tridev, the track remains a popular classic. Trimurti Films asserts ownership and control over the rights in both the musical work and sound recording, arguing that its unauthorised usage amounts to copyright infringement, including illegal reproduction and communication to the public.

The suit seeks injunctive relief to restrain further use of the song, along with damages and other consequential remedies. The controversy once again highlights the growing legal scrutiny around the reuse of legacy content in modern cinema, especially amid the commercial success of big-banner films like Dhurandhar 2.

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Bollywood actor Hansika Motwani has approached a Mumbai sessions court seeking ₹2 crore in damages, filing a defamation suit against her estranged sister-in-law Muskan Nancy James. The plea also seeks a restraining order against further defamatory statements and calls for a public apology over allegations of domestic violence.

According to the suit, James allegedly made false and damaging claims on social media to evade repayment of an alleged ₹27 lakh loan. Motwani has asserted that she had minimal involvement in her brother’s marriage and was not residing with the couple, distancing herself from the allegations of cruelty and harassment.

The dispute stems from an earlier complaint filed by James against her husband and Motwani, accusing them of domestic violence and harassment. While Motwani has denied all allegations and sought quashing of the FIR before the Bombay High Court, she has also initiated criminal defamation proceedings under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, with the matter now pending before courts in Mumbai.

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The Delhi High Court on Wednesday called for urgent action on certain social media posts made by journalist Rana Ayyub on X Corp (formerly Twitter), which are alleged to be derogatory towards Hindu deities and promote anti-India sentiment. Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav, while hearing a plea filed by Amita Sachdeva, issued notice to the Union of India, Delhi Police, X Corp, and Ayyub, seeking their responses by the next day and emphasizing the urgency of the matter.

The Court observed that the issue requires immediate consideration, noting that the tweets in question are “highly derogatory, inflammatory and communal.” It also directed the Delhi Police to transmit relevant documents to X Corp and recorded that an FIR had already been ordered against Ayyub by a competent court. The matter has now been listed for further hearing on Friday, indicating the Court’s intent to address the issue expeditiously.

According to the plea, six tweets posted between 2013 and 2017 allegedly insult Hindu deities, defame Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, and target the Indian Army. A trial court had earlier found prima facie offences under Sections 153A, 295A, and 505 of the Indian Penal Code and directed registration of an FIR. The petitioner has now sought deletion of the posts, contending that despite exhausting remedies under the IT Rules, 2021 and approaching X Corp’s grievance mechanism, the content remains accessible, continuing to harm religious sentiments and communal harmony.

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The Lok Sabha has passed the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2025, marking a significant overhaul of India’s insolvency framework. Piloting the Bill, Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that the 12 proposed amendments aim to maximise value for stakeholders while strengthening the overall resolution process under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code.

The amendments introduce key reforms including strict timelines, an out-of-court settlement mechanism, and a framework for cross-border insolvency, aligning India’s regime with evolving global practices. The Bill also seeks to reduce delays in admission of insolvency applications and address practical challenges that have emerged during the implementation of the Code since its enactment in 2016.

A major shift comes in the form of a creditor-initiated insolvency framework, replacing the underutilised fast-track process. The new model adopts a debtor-in-possession with creditor-in-control approach, allowing existing management to retain control under supervision, while ensuring safeguards and efficiency. The government maintains that these reforms will further strengthen the banking sector and improve recovery outcomes.

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The Gwalior Bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that unnatural sexual acts by a husband with his adult wife do not constitute rape under existing legal provisions. Deciding a case arising from allegations of sexual abuse by a wife against her husband, the single-judge bench of Justice Milind Ramesh Phadke reiterated that within a valid marriage, such acts fall outside the scope of rape as defined in law.

The Court observed that while the legal definition of rape has evolved to include acts such as anal and oral penetration, these provisions do not apply between a husband and wife during the subsistence of marriage. It further clarified that such acts would also not attract Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code when committed within a marital relationship.

Partially quashing the FIR, the bench underscored that “sexual intercourse or sexual acts by a husband with his wife (not being a minor) do not constitute rape,” thereby rendering the question of consent within marriage legally immaterial for the purpose of prosecuting such acts as rape under the current legal framework.

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Mining giant Vedanta Limited has approached the Supreme Court seeking a stay on the insolvency resolution plan of Adani Enterprises for Jaiprakash Associates. The move comes after the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal refused to grant interim relief, while noting that the issues raised require detailed consideration. The tribunal, however, clarified that the implementation of the plan would remain subject to the final outcome of the appeal.

The dispute traces back to the insolvency proceedings initiated against Jaiprakash Associates, where claims exceeding ₹57,000 crore were admitted. The Committee of Creditors (CoC), led by major financial institutions, approved Adani’s resolution plan with a dominant voting share, citing its higher upfront payment and faster execution timeline. The National Company Law Tribunal subsequently approved the plan on March 17.

Vedanta, however, has challenged the process, arguing that it had submitted a higher overall bid of around ₹16,000 crore and that the insolvency framework’s objective of value maximisation was not upheld. The company has also questioned the rejection of its revised offer, contending that the process lacked transparency and fairness in evaluating competing bids.

Adding a personal dimension to the dispute, Vedanta chairman Anil Agarwal stated that the company had been declared the highest bidder in a “transparent process” and was informed in writing of its success, only for the decision to be later reversed. Emphasising principles of fairness and “dharma,” he said Vedanta would place its case before the appropriate forum, with the matter now likely to be heard by the Supreme Court around April 14.

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A mid-air scare unfolded aboard an IndiGo flight from Bengaluru to Varanasi when a 26-year-old passenger allegedly attempted to open the emergency exit door moments before landing. The pilot was forced to abort the landing and execute a go-around, with the aircraft safely touching down minutes later. Over 100 passengers onboard were left shaken as panic spread inside the cabin.

The passenger, identified as Adnan, had earlier also tried to tamper with the exit door shortly after take-off but was restrained by the cabin crew. Upon landing at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, he was handed over to CISF personnel and later to local police. During questioning, he bizarrely claimed he was under the “influence of a ghost,” before later stating he was unaware of the consequences of pressing the emergency exit mechanism.

He has been booked under Section 125 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for endangering life and personal safety, though he is not currently in custody. The incident also revives legal debates around the “ghost” or mistaken belief defence, seen in cases like State of Orissa vs Ram Bahadur Thapa (1959) and Sanjay Nagorao Pote vs State of Maharashtra (2018), where courts examined claims of supernatural influence under the lens of good faith and insanity.

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The Supreme Court of India has reaffirmed that Scheduled Caste (SC) status is restricted to persons professing Hinduism, Sikhism, or Buddhism, holding that conversion to any other religion—such as Christianity—results in the loss of SC status. The Court clarified that such individuals cannot claim protection under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, as legal recognition of caste is intrinsically linked to specified religions under the existing constitutional framework.

The ruling came in an appeal filed by pastor Chinthada Anand, who alleged caste-based abuse and sought relief under the SC/ST Act. Upholding the decision of the Andhra Pradesh High Court, the Supreme Court noted that Anand had been practising Christianity for years and had not reconverted to his original religion. The Bench held that mere possession of an SC certificate does not override the legal consequence of religious conversion.

This judgment reinforces the long-standing position under the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950, which ties SC status to specific religions. While the ruling maintains legal consistency, it also revives the larger constitutional debate on whether caste-based discrimination persists beyond religious boundaries—and whether the law should evolve to address that reality.

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