In a major relief to contractual employees, the MP High Court quashed discontinuation orders against MNREGA Technical Assistants and ordered reinstatement with back wages. Here’s what you must know.
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As an advocate observing the rapid integration of artificial intelligence into the legal profession, I examine what Baker McKenzie’s restructuring truly signals for the future of law. This is not merely a layoff story — it is a case study in how AI is reshaping legal practice, redefining professional roles, and forcing lawyers worldwide, including in India, to rethink strategy, efficiency, and long-term relevance in an AI-driven legal ecosystem.
Is your mining lease inactive while you wait for Environmental Clearance? You might still be on the hook for lakhs in Dead Rent. A recent 2026 judgment by the Madhya Pradesh High Court clarifies that 'no operations' is not a defense against recovery. Read our deep dive into the M.P. Bricks Company case to learn how to protect your lease and avoid a 24% interest penalty.
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Connect with Siddharth Shukla Advocate, Madhya Pradesh High Court Follow Siddharth Shukla on X Advocate, Madhya Pradesh High Court On January 23, 2026, the High Court of Madhya Pradesh delivered a judgment in the case of Jabbar Khan vs. Rajendra…
Connect with Siddharth Shukla, Advocate Legal Insights The Madhya Pradesh High Court recently addressed whether a cheque issued as “security” for a loan exempts a borrower from criminal liability under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments (N.I.) Act. In the…
Recruitment litigation ex facie may look deceptively trite: a candidate clears the written exam, appears in the merit list, and then loses out because of a “procedural” lapse: late document submission, a missed upload, or a delayed verification. The question…
A recent ruling by the High Court of Madhya Pradesh at Jabalpur clarifies that the mere commercial use of a property does not automatically grant jurisdiction to a Commercial Court. In the case of Kanhaiya Lal Aswani vs. Deepak Manohar…