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LAW AND CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS - September 2024

Sep 2024

Dec 17, 2025

Vedanta demerger approved by NCLT Mumbai into five entities

The Mumbai bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on 17 December 2025 approved Vedanta Limited’s demerger scheme, enabling the group to reorganise into five distinct, sector-specific entities. The order, issued by Judicial Member Nilesh Sharma and Technical Member Charanjeet Singh, permits the scheme under Sections 230 to 232 of the Companies Act. The separation will involve Vedanta Aluminium Metal, Talwandi Sabo Power, Malco Energy, and Vedanta Iron and Steel, along with their shareholders and creditors. A detailed order has not yet been uploaded on the NCLT website. The move aligns with Vedanta’s corporate restructuring strategy.

NCLT Mumbai approves Vedanta demerger into five entities.
Order under Sections 230-232 of the Companies Act.
Entities include Vedanta Aluminium Metal, Talwandi Sabo Power, Malco Energy, Vedanta Iron and Steel.
Shareholders and creditors to be affected by the restructuring.
Formal order not yet uploaded on NCLT website.

Lok Sabha passes Repealing and Amending Bill, 2025

The Lok Sabha passed the Repealing and Amending Bill, 2025, providing for the repeal of 71 Acts and amendments to four Acts. The repeals include the Indian Tramways Act, 1886; the Levy Sugar Price Equalisation Fund Act, 1976; and the Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (Determination of Conditions of Service of Employees) Act, 1988. The bill also updates terminology for registered posts and amends the Disaster Management Act, 2005, to rectify drafting issues. The measure aims to streamline obsolete laws and modernize administrative procedures, consistent with parliamentary efficiency and governance reforms.

Repeals 71 Acts; amends 4 Acts under the bill.
Notable repeals: Indian Tramways Act, 1886; Sugar Fund Act, 1976; BPC Act, 1988.
Amends: General Clauses Act, Civil Procedure Code, and Disaster Management Act.
Updates terminology for registered posts.
Aims to simplify and modernize the legal framework.

Dec 14, 2025

Supreme Court Justice P. S. Narasimha to Chair Reconstituted AI Intelligence Committee

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has reconstituted the Artificial Intelligence Committee of the Supreme Court, signalling a continued focus on integrating technology into the justice system.
The reconstituted committee will be chaired by Supreme Court Justice P. S. Narasimha.
The other judges part of the reconstituted committee are:
Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva, Chief Justice of the High Court of Madhya Pradesh
Justice Raja Vijayaraghavan V, Judge of the High Court of Kerala
Justice Anoop Chitkara, Judge of the High Court of Punjab & Haryana
Justice Suraj Govindaraj, Judge of the High Court of Karnataka
The reconstituted committee aims to continue to provide strategic guidance and oversight on initiatives involving the adoption, development, and deployment of artificial intelligence technologies across the Supreme Court and the subordinate judiciary.

Dec 11, 2025

Australia adopts age-based ban on social media for under-16s

Australia enacted a law banning social media accounts for users under 16 years old. Platforms including Instagram, Facebook, Threads, X, Snapchat, Kick, Twitch, TikTok, Reddit, and YouTube must block young users. Companies face penalties up to USD 32 million for violations, while parents and children are not themselves penalised. Government officials say the ban aims to shield minors from harmful online content, but critics warn it could isolate teens and push them toward unregulated online spaces. The policy ignited debates about digital rights, online safety, and the practicalities of enforcing age checks across platforms.

New law bans under-16s from major social media platforms.
Fines can reach up to USD 32 million for breaches.
Policy targets protection from harmful online content.
Critics warn of potential teen isolation and off-platform risks.
Regulatory emphasis on age verification and platform duties.

Dec 08, 2025

IBA India Litigation and ADR Symposium in New Delhi

The International Bar Association (IBA) hosted the Fourth IBA India Litigation and ADR Symposium in December 2025 at the Taj Mahal Hotel in New Delhi. The event gathered leading Indian and international legal professionals to discuss developments in law, justice, arbitration, white-collar crime, and digital regulation. Presented by the India Working Group of the IBA Asia Pacific Regional Forum and supported by IBA committees, the symposium offered practical insights into dispute resolution and evolving legal standards. Participants explored how evolving governance, technology, and cross-border issues shape litigation and arbitration practices in India and beyond.

Fourth IBA India Litigation and ADR Symposium held in New Delhi.
Participants include Indian and international legal experts.
Topics cover arbitration, digital regulation, and governance.
Organised by IBA Asia Pacific and India Working Group.
Provides practical insights into dispute resolution trends.

Nov 28, 2025

Israel-Palestine Conflict: Retired Justice S. Muralidhar Appointed Chair of UN Probe Panel

The United Nations appointed former Orissa High Court Chief Justice S. Muralidhar as the Chair of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem and Israel, thus placing an Indian jurist at the helm of one of the UN's most closely watched human-rights investigations amid the continuing Israel-Palestine conflict.
The appointment was announced by Human Rights Council President Ambassador Jürg Lauber, who confirmed that Justice Muralidhar will lead the three-member body tasked with examining alleged violations of international humanitarian and human-rights law on both sides of the conflict. He will serve alongside Florence Mumba of Zambia and Chris Sidoti of Australia.

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