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Chandigarh court directs Meta to remove AI-generated video of Punjab MLA Sukhpal Khaira
S N Thyagarajan
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Superstition vs. Constitution: Supreme Court upholds life term of man who killed woman accused of witchcraft
Ritu Yadav
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Advocates acting as insolvency professionals liable to collect, deposit GST: Delhi High Court
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BCI halts enrolment of NALSAR 2026 batch students over campaign against CJI Surya Kant
Swagta Nath
The Straits Times
Jail for gambling addict who exploited adoptive dad and others to obtain nearly $1.9m
Tay Yi Cong, 29, illegally obtained more than $1.6m from his adoptive father alone.
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Supreme Court issues advisory against fake websites impersonating its official portal
Arna Chatterjee
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Arbitrating a class action?
Rishang Singh
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Karnataka High Court quashes ED proceedings against Sammaan Capital
Hiranya Bhandarkar
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Meghalaya bar associations expel Advocate General Amit Kumar, ask State to fire him
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Calcutta HC orders adoptive parents to return baby after CWC ignored DNA match with biological mother
Ritwik Choudhury
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Ex-TISS student booked for raising slogans for Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam moves Bombay HC for anticipatory bail
Neha Joshi
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Court of Appeal reserves judgment over TikToker’s appeal against 2025 rape conviction, sentence
Lev Panfilov, a former Wah!Banana scriptwriter-actor, had been convicted of rape in May 2025.
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Supplier says subcontractor ordered non-fire-retardant nets before Tai Po blaze
A scaffolding subcontractor at Hong Kong’s fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court estate ordered batches of non-fire-retardant protective nets, a supplier has confirmed, with the use of substandard mesh earlier identified as a key factor in the deadly blaze’s rapid spread. The statement from supplier Lam Kee Construction…
Edith Lin
The Straits Times
askST: Can Pritam apply to practise law after disbarment?
The WP chief, a non-practising lawyer, was struck off the rolls on Aug 13.
South China Morning Post
Hong Kong woman acquitted of protest-related charges after return from Australia
A Hong Kong woman who returned from Australia has been acquitted of two charges linked to the 2019 anti-government protests, after a magistrate found insufficient evidence that she was involved in the unrest. Eastern Court ruled on Thursday that prosecutors had failed to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that casino…
Brian Wong
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Teacher suspended for VD Savarkar quiz question moves Kerala High Court for relief
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Delhi HC imposes ₹25k costs on litigant for seeking transfer of case based on trial judge's oral comments
The Delhi High Court recently imposed costs of ₹25,000 on a litigant for seeking transfer of a pending case from the trial court to another court on apprehensio
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Allahabad HC rejects PIL against Sambhal tehsildar's notice to mosque constructed on graveyard
The Allahabad High Court recently dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) that challenged a show-cause notice issued in relation a mosque constructed over
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BBC tax raid case: ITAT partly allows appeals, reduces taxable profit in India to 12 percent
The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has partly allowed six appeals filed by BBC Global News Limited arising from the February 2023 Income Tax raids and red
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Exclusive: The four law firms assisting FSSAI in its food safety action across India
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has onboarded 4 additional law firms at a time when food safety authorities are conducting inspections
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Allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma proven: Judges' panel finds interference with evidence, no explanation for cash
A three-member judges inquiry committee has found all three charges against Allahabad High Court Justice Yashwant Varma proved, including possession of substant
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Kerala HC quashes refusal to renew FCRA certificates of 2 NGOs over Vizhinjam protest funding claims
The Kerala High Court has set aside the Central government's refusal to renew the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (FCRA) registrations of two NGOs o
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iProbono India is looking to hire a Program Officer in Delhi
iProbono India is looking to hire a Program Officer (Child Protection) in Delhi. Term: Full-timeQualification: Bachelor’s degree in lawLocation: New D
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Kent RO tells Delhi HC it will withdraw ads against Urban Company's water purifier
Kent RO Systems on Wednesday agreed before the Delhi High Court to withdraw advertisements attacking Urban Company’s claim that its water purifiers can operate
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SAT questions SEBI’s 2-month securities market ban on Zee Entertainment
The Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) on Wednesday questioned the rationale behind the Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (SEBI) debarment of Zee Entert
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Introducing Agentic AI in Law
You receive a 150-page agreement with a request from the client: “Can you review this and tell me what we should push back on before tomorrow’s call?”The work t
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Calcutta HC pulls up advocate for using slang against judge, asks him to apologise
The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday expressed strong displeasure over an advocate allegedly using an objectionable slang during a hearing before a single judge
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Supreme Court refuses to issue uniform policy against demolition of long-standing properties, asks States to consider
The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to entertain a petition seeking a uniform policy across the country for regularisation and demolition of long-standing u
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Delhi Riots: Police to appeal against acquittal of 6 persons in IB officer Ankit Sharma murder case
The Delhi High Court was today informed that the Delhi Police will appeal against the acquittal of 6 persons who were accused in the death of Intelligence Burea
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Gold smuggling case: Karnataka HC tells CISF to furnish airport CCTV footage to Ranya Rao
The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday recorded the submission of Additional Solicitor General Arvind Kamath that the CISF at Kempegowda International Airport, B
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Online Certificate Course on Capital Punishment in India by Project 39A at NLUD
Project 39A at National Law University, Delhi (NLUD) is organising a two-month online certificate course pertaining to all aspects of the death penalty as it re
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Supreme Court agrees to hear plea flagging disruption of essential services during protests
The Supreme Court on Monday said it will hear a plea flagging disruption of essential services during protests/ strikes. A Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI)
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Karnataka HC quashes notices issued by police against Cloudnine Hospital after surgery resulted in death
The Karnataka High Court recently quashed a series of police notices issued to Cloudnine Hospital and its senior consultant, ruling that an inquiry into a patie
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Supreme Court moots dedicated afternoon slot to hear long-pending Constitution Bench matters
The Supreme Court on Wednesday suggested that it could hold daily two-hour sittings after lunch to take up long-pending seven-judge Constitution Bench reference
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Newly admitted students of IIULER Goa subjected to ragging
The 2023-28 batch at the India International University of Legal Education and Research (IIULER), Goa has issued a statement acknowledging that newly admitted f
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President assents to law increasing number of Supreme Court judges from 33 to 37
President of India Droupadi Murmu has given her assent to the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Act, 2026, which increases the sanctioned strength of t
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India will need stronger arbitral institutions if it wants to attract disputes: Ciarb President Cesar Pereira
India’s strong economy and the volume of commercial activity taking place in the country give it the essential foundation required to become a global arbitratio
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The meeting that could have saved everything
Between us, we have sat on both sides of the table in commercial disputes more times than either of us cares to count. One of us as external counsel, walking in
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AoR Sanjay Kumar and Mrinal Kumar launch Clarvis Legal with offices in New Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad
Sanjay Kumar and Mrinal Kumar have launched Clarvis Legal LLP, a full-service law firm. Sanjay is an Advocate-on-Record before the Supreme Court of India with o
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Bharucha, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas, Khaitan & Co act on River Mobility $120 million Series C fundraise
River Mobility Private Limited has raised $120 million (approx ₹1,141 crore) from a Series C fundraise led by Elev8 Venture Partners and Claypond Capital. The r
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Sequitur advises Solinas Integrity on Series A fundraise
Solinas Integrity Private Limited has raised $5.5 million from a Series A1 fundraise led by Hero Enterprise Partner Ventures and co-led by Mela Ventures, with p
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Why are scammers getting Meta’s copyright protection tool but not creators? Delhi High Court asks
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday asked Meta why established content creators are denied access to Meta’s rights manager tool even as scammers appear to be able
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Every case has a hole. Find yours first.
There is a particular silence that falls in a courtroom when the bench asks a question nobody on your team had considered.Every litigator in India knows that si
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JSA advises Ashok Iron Works on IndiaRF’s majority stake acquisition in its casting and machining business
JSA Advocates and Solicitors advised Fine Edge Engineering Private Limited and its related entities which house the iron casting and machining business of the A
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The future of publishing: From author to authority in the age of AI
Publishing has always evolved alongside civilization. From handwritten manuscripts to the printing press, from digital publishing to Artificial Intelligence. Pu
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Khaitan, Lexygen, US law firms act on Standex’s acquisition of Amran/Narayan Group
Standex International Corporation has made two-stage cross-border acquisition of Amran, LLC (operating as Amran Instrument Transformers) and Narayan Powertech P
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NovoJuris Legal advises PineGap.ai Series A fundraise
PineGap.ai has raised $8 million from a Series A fundraise led by Stellaris Venture Partners, with participation from existing investors Inventus Capital Partne
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HC can't grant relief if anticipatory bail plea premature: Supreme Court overturns relief to Sunil Biyani
The Supreme Court on Wednesday set aside a Bombay High Court ruling protecting Future Group’s non-executive director Sunil Biyani from arrest in a ₹1,200-crore
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Russia appoints former CJI DY Chandrachud as arbitrator in dispute with Ukrainian bank
Former Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud has been appointed by Russia as its arbitrator in an investment treaty dispute brought by Ukrainian state-own
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Rule mandating uniform healthcare rates constitutionally valid: Centre tells Supreme Court
The Centre has told the Supreme Court that a rule requiring private hospitals to charge within a government-determined range of rates for medical procedures is
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Digital rape: Allahabad HC orders inquiry against senior Ghaziabad police officers for not filing FIR
The Allahabad High Court recently ordered an inquiry against various police officers in Ghaziabad, including the commissioner, for failing to register a First I
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Madhu Kishwar moves Punjab & Haryana HC to quash case over her X post about PM Modi
The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Tuesday asked Chandigarh Police to respond to academic Madhu Purnima Kishwar's petition seeking quashing of a case related
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If anything happens, you are responsible: Karnataka HC to Hindu Jagarana Vedike in plea for permission to hold rally
The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday orally told Hindu Jagarana Vedike that it would hold the organisers completely responsible for any untoward incident during
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Karnataka HC allows police to file chargesheet on disappearance of 21 stray dogs from DRDO township
The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday permitted the Mahadevapura Police to file a chargesheet in connection with the disappearance of 21 stray dogs from the Defen
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Supreme Court acquits man accused of raping minor; flags HC's failure to consider medical evidence
The Supreme Court on Tuesday restored the acquittal of a man accused of raping a five-year-old girl [Ram Singh v. State of Himachal Pradesh] A Bench of Justices
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The 'hands-off' doctrine in election disputes: A case for reconsideration
Democracy, as the Supreme Court has repeatedly reminded us, is not merely an incident of our constitutional scheme, but a part of its basic structure. In Kihoto
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Can social media platforms suspend accounts based on copyright strikes? Delhi High Court to examine
The Delhi High Court is set to examine whether social media platforms can suspend or delete accounts based on copyright strikes. Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani t
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Imarticus Learning acquires Singapore's BELLS Institute of Higher Learning for ₹800 crore; IC RegFin Legal, Pioneer Legal advise
Imarticus Learning Private Limited has acquired Singapore-based BELLS Institute of Higher Learning for an aggregate consideration of approximately ₹800 crore. I
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Can oral observations by courts be commercially exploited, monetised? Supreme Court seeks response from MEITY, BCI
The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought responses from Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Bar Council of India (BCI) and others on whether
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Aniket Sengupta joins Antares Legal as Partner
Antares Legal has announced the appointment of Aniket Sengupta as a Partner, taking the firm's partnership strength to 14. Sengupta is a 2000 alumnus of Nationa
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JSA, CMS INDUSLAW, Duane Morris & Selvam act on Globus Spirits ₹200 crore QIP
Globus Spirits Limited has made a Qualified Institutions Placement of 23,80,952 equity shares aggregating to ₹200 crore. JSA Advocates & Solicitors advised
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Hens are 'livestock' under MV Act; owner can claim insurance for loss of hens in road accident: Karnataka HC
The Karnataka High Court recently held that hens constitute 'livestock' under the Motor Vehicles Act and therefore, their loss in a road accident can be treated
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Threats not made up, boost his security: Delhi HC to government on Pappu Yadav's plea for enhanced security
eaThe Delhi High Court on Tuesday ordered the Central government to immediately provide one more personal security officer (PSO) to Bihar independent Member of
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Supreme Court declines relief to TMC in bank account freeze case
The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld Calcutta High Court's refusal to grant any interim relief to Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress (TMC) faction in its plea chall
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Kerala HC asks State to consider ₹50k pension, special welfare fund for living freedom fighters
The Kerala High Court on Tuesday directed the Central and State governments to consider creating a special welfare fund for freedom fighters who are alive [Sabu
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Zee Entertainment, Punit Goenka approach SAT against SEBI order barring them from securities market
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) and its chief executive officer (CEO) Punit Goenka have moved the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) against an order
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Delhi HC asks Supreme Court and HC judges to share PAN details amid dispute over tax on allowances
The Delhi High Court has asked Supreme Court and High Court judges to share their Permanent Account Number (PAN) and other details with the Income Tax Departmen
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If he is so influential, how is his office being demolished? Calcutta HC on claims against Abhishek Banerjee
The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday questioned concerns that Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Abhishek Banerjee is influential enough to hamper ongoing police inv
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NLIU Bhopal wins NLU Delhi's 1st National Trial Advocacy Competition
National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal has won the first National Trial Advocacy Competition organised by National Law University Delhi (NLUD) in coll
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Alliance University holds anti-trafficking awareness programme with KSLSA, Maarga in Bengaluru
The Legal Services Clinic of Alliance School of Law, Alliance University, along with Maarga and the Karnataka State Legal Services Authority (KSLSA), held a leg
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Hindware v. Google and the US divergence: Invisible keywords, visible consequences in keyword advertising
Type "Hindware" into Google today and you will get Hindware. That was not always true. For years, a search for the brand pulled up its competitors first, becaus
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Dhruv Rathee video on Hindu deities eating meat withheld in India after Centre's order: Google tells Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court was informed on Tuesday that Dhruv Rathee's YouTube video - in which he allegedly said that Hindu gods Ram, Seeta and Krishna consumed meat
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Delhi High Court denies bail to wrestler Sushil Kumar in Sagar Dhankar murder case
The Delhi High Court recently denied bail to two-time Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar in wrestler Sagar Dhankar's murder case. Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav
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Supreme Court dismisses Ravi Nair's appeal challenging quashing of defamation case against Nilanjana Bhowmick
The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed an appeal filed by activist Ravi Nair challenging a Delhi High Court judgment that had quashed criminal defamation p
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Delhi High Court directs takedown of obscene content on Janhvi Kapoor but refuses to ban fan pages
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday directed the takedown of obscene pornographic online content concerning actor Janhvi Kapoor. Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani has p
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Bombay High Court allows ILS Law College students with attendance shortage to appear for exams
The Bombay High Court on Monday allowed students of Indian Law Society's (ILS) Law College with attendance shortage to write their semester-end examinations. [A
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Supreme Court seeks response from Centre on plea seeking probe into fake advocates, ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ activities
The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice to the Central government, Bar Council of India (BCI) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on a petition see
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Delhi High Court asks Centre to decide on removing inflammatory content against Shirdi Sai Baba
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday said that it will pass orders asking the Central government to decide on removing derogatory and inflammatory videos and content
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West Bengal SIR: Supreme Court asks ECI for data on appeals decided by appellate tribunals
The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to furnish data on the number of appeals disposed of by appellate tribunals dealing
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Plea in Supreme Court alleges Odisha trying to bypass law on DGP appointment
The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to urgently hear a public interest litigation (PIL) petition alleging that the Odisha government was attempting to circumven
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Kerala court grants bail to Hindutva activist TG Mohandas booked for saying Jantar Mantar women protestors 'enjoy rape'
A Thiruvananthapuram court has granted bail to right wing activist, journalist and lawyer TG Mohandas in a case arising from his YouTube videos where he alleged
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Delhi High Court orders status quo in Ambassador Hotel dispute
The Delhi High Court recently ordered the Central government and the owners of Delhi’s iconic Ambassador Hotel to maintain the status quo over the hotel and som
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Saswat Mohanty joins Kochhar & Co as Partner in Capital Markets practice
Kochhar & Co has onboarded Saswat Mohanty as a Partner in the firm's Capital Markets and Securities Law practice, in Mumbai. Mohanty is a 2014 graduate of S
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ALMT Legal, K Law act on Kappi Machines funds and partnership with Sedna HoReCa
Kaapi Machines (India) Private Limited has secured ₹50 crore from Sedna Horeca Private Limited, while also entering into a strategic partnership. ALMT Legal, Ba
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Fox Mandal & Associates advises EXIM Bank on financing Jana Nayagan
Export-Import Bank of India has sanctioned an additional movie financing facility of ₹50 crore extended to KVN Group for the feature film Jana Nayagan, recently
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BCI grants conditional approval to existing Maharashtra law colleges for 2026-27
As a one-time exception, the Bar Council of India (BCI) has granted conditional approval to existing law colleges in Maharashtra for the 2026-27 academic sessio
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Student intake cuts in law colleges to be scrapped if they follow Mumbai University timelines: Bombay HC
The Bombay High Court recently approved a structured, step-by-step programme permitting over 15 law colleges affiliated with the University of Mumbai to rectify
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Public institutions must be open to questioning: Supreme Court Justice Vikram Nath
Growing awareness of citizens' rights has raised expectations from public institutions, which must remain accountable for the power entrusted to them, Supreme C
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View that women wearing jeans 'corrupts' boys unacceptable: Delhi HC overturns acquittal in sexual harassment case
The Delhi High Court recently warned that a woman’s choice of clothing cannot be cited to justify sexual harassment against her. Justice Chandrasekharan Sudha m
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SEBI's Closing Auction Session: Compliance obligations behind a market structure reform
The Securities and Exchange Board of India's Closing Auction Session ("CAS"), introduced by Circular HO/47/11/11(3)2025-MRD-POD2/I/2765/2026 dated January 16, 2
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US court accepts Trump government proposal to dismiss fraud charges against Gautam Adani but terms it "highly unusual"
A United States court has dismissed securities and wire fraud charges against Indian industrialist and billionaire Gautam Adani and two other executives, bringi
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[The Viewpoint] Dignity, Data and Privacy: An evaluation of State of Goa v. Tarun Tejpal from a privacy perspective
The allegations date to November 2013, wherein Tarun Tejpal allegedly assaulted the survivor on two separate occasions inside a hotel lift in Goa. The victim co
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Chandhiok & Mahajan advises Dalmia Cement on acquisition of cement business from Jaiprakash Associates
Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited has acquired of the cement business of Jaiprakash Associates Limited, comprising a total grinding capacity of 5.75 million tonnes
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CMS INDUSLAW, AZB & Partners, Duane Morris & Selvam act on Arvind ₹500 crore QIP
Arvind Limited has raised approx. ₹500 crore from a Qualified Institutions Placement, comprising an issue of 99,00,990 equity shares. CMS INDUSLAW advised Arvin
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Khaitan & Co acts on Adventz Group's joint venture with Nobilia
Adventz Developers LLP has formed a 50:50 joint venture with Nobilia International GmbH, a German company within the Nobilia group, which is primarily engaged i
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Emerge Legal advises Nahar Industrial Enterprises on its real estate expansion
Nahar Industrial Enterprises Limited, the listed Ludhiana company promoted by the Nahar (OWM) Group, has entered real estate development, putting land it has he
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Rohan Dheman joins Hero MotoCorp as Head of Legal, Litigation
Rohan Dheman has joined Hero MotoCorp as Head of Legal, Litigation. Dheman is a 2008 graduate of ILS Law College, Pune. He has close to two decades of experienc
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Bombay HC refuses immediate relief to UB, Mohan Meakin over FSSAI liquor ban
The Bombay High Court on Monday declined to grant immediate relief to liquor manufacturers in their petition challenging prohibitory orders passed against them
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Skit on Ram Temple donation theft: Pappu Yadav moves Delhi HC for enhanced security after attack at residence
Pappu Yadav, an Independent Member of Parliament (MP) from Bihar's Purnia, has approached the Delhi High Court seeking enhancement of security across India. The
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May collapse any moment: Rajasthan HC initiates suo motu PIL over unsafe dome of its own building
The Rajasthan High Court on Monday initiated suo motu proceedings over the structural safety of its Jodhpur building. A Division Bench of Justice Pushpendra Sin
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Supreme Court flags need for more commercial courts, seeks State-wise data on litigation trends
Speedy resolution of commercial disputes is integral to the ease of doing business, the Supreme Court said on Monday as it flagged the need to assess whether mo
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Allahabad HC orders ₹25 lakh compensation to 2 sisters illegally confined by family after conversion to Islam
The Allahabad High Court has ordered compensation of ₹25 lakh for 2 women who were illegally confined by their father after they converted from Hinduism to Isla
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Immediate FIR mandatory for missing adults too: Supreme Court clarifies order, warns States of contempt
The Supreme Court has clarified that its direction requiring immediate registration of first information reports (FIRs) on receiving information about a missing
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Why are you not suspending him? Kerala HC pulls up State over inaction against cop in Dalit student suicide case
The Kerala High Court on Monday questioned the State over its failure to suspend Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Sudheer Kallan despite a finding of serio
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RGNUL faculty allege misconduct by Vice-Chancellor, give University 48-hour notice to resolve issues
Faculty members at Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Patiala have given the University a 48-hour notice seeking the Chancellor's intervention in
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Delhi HC seeks The Caravan editor's response in ₹10 crore defamation suit by Nitin Gadkari’s son
The Delhi High Court on Monday sought the responses of the editor-in-chief and a journalist of The Caravan magazine in a ₹10 crore defamation suit filed by Unio
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Lok Sabha passes Bill for National Tribunals Commission to oversee 16 tribunals
The Lok Sabha on Monday passed the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026, which proposes to establish a National Tribunals Commission to oversee appointments, performanc
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CLAT: NLU Consortium assures Supreme Court screen readers will be provided to PwD candidates
The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) on Monday assured the Supreme Court that candidates with disabilities who require screen-reader software woul
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AI disclosure will make lawyers’ lives difficult: Delhi High Court Justice Prathiba M Singh
Delhi High Court Justice Prathiba M Singh has questioned the need to immediately require lawyers to disclose their use of artificial intelligence (AI), saying s
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Plea before Supreme Court against mid-cycle rollout of NCAHP regulations for 2026-27 session
The Federation of Self Financing Technical Institutions (FSFTI) has approached the Supreme Court challenging the mid-cycle rollout of newly notified NCAHP (Nati
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User not named in FIR cited by police: Telangana HC quashes police notice seeking X account details
The Telangana High Court has quashed a notice issued by Hyderabad police to social media platform X asking it share various details about an account in relation
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Supreme Court rejects TV Today's challenge to ₹5 lakh compensation for violating child sexual abuse victim's privacy
The Supreme Court today dismissed a plea filed by TV Today, which operates Aaj Tak, challenging the Delhi High Court's directive that it to pay ₹5 lakhs as comp
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South Delhi Mid Size Law Firm is looking to hire Senior Associate/Associate in Delhi
A mid-sized law firm based in South Delhi is looking to hire a Senior Associate/Associate. Number of Positions: 1-2 (one to two)PQE: 2-5 yearsQualification:&nbs
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Drug trafficking very concerning: Supreme Court seeks response from Centre, States on plea for reforms in NDPS Act
The Supreme Court on Monday said incidents of drug abuse and cases of trafficking were spreading across the country. A Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sur
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Delhi High Court orders takedown of derogatory online content on actress Tabu
The Delhi High Court has passed an interim order directing the takedown of obscene or pornographic online content against actress Tabu, to protect her personali
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PIL in Calcutta HC challenges police order to remove loudspeakers from mosques, other religious places
A public interest litigation (PIL) was filed before the Calcutta High Court on Monday challenging police order asking various religious establishments in West B
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CM VD Satheesan to mediate Jacobite-Orthodox church dispute: Kerala government to Kerala High Court
The Kerala government has proposed initiating a mediation process to resolve the long-standing dispute between the Orthodox and Jacobite factions over the admin
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Supreme Court bats for exclusive courts to deal with CBI, NIA cases arising out of Manipur violence
The Supreme Court on Monday urged the authorities to consider setting up two trial courts that could exclusively deal with cases arising out of the 2023 Manipur
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Supreme Court permits TMC's Abhishek Banerjee to travel abroad for eye treatment
The Supreme Court on Monday permitted Trinamool Congress (TMC) Member of Parliament (MP) Abhishek Banerjee to travel abroad for eye treatment. A Bench of Chief
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Bike taxis pose safety risks, lack adequate insurance cover: Karnataka tells Supreme Court
Motorcycles lack essential passenger-safety features and their use as bike taxis raises concerns over accident vulnerability, insurance coverage and women’s saf
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BCI extends law college affiliation deadline for fourth time to August 31
The Bar Council of India (BCI), for the fourth time, has extended the deadline for existing Centres of Legal Education (CLEs) to submit applications for extensi
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Supreme Court refuses to entertain PIL claiming minority educational institutions are brainwashing children
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) petition seeking steps to register, recognise, supervise and monitor all ins
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All lawyers to undergo compulsory training in upcoming National Legal Academy at IIULER Goa: BCI Chairman
The Bar Council of India (BCI) is proposing to set up a National Legal Academy (NLA) for lawyers at its India International University of Legal Education and Re
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Circulating WhatsApp message of COVID cases in locality not offence under Section 505 IPC: J&K High Court
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court recently quashed a six-year-old criminal case registered against a man for allegedly circulating a WhatsApp message in 2020 cla
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JSA secures CCI approval for InterGlobe
InterGlobe Enterprises Private Limited and AAPC India Hotel Management Private Limited (Accor) have secured the unconditional approval of the Competition Commis
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Recent developments at the Indian trademarks registry: Digitisation, transparency, and efficiency
The Trade Marks Registry, under the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks (CGPDTM), has undertaken significant initiatives to t
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Can a deed be challenged in a writ jurisdiction?
The question whether a deed can be challenged under the writ jurisdiction of the High Court has consistently remained one of the most debated issues in property
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ELP advises Kajaria Ceramics on ₹296 crore share buyback
Kajaria Ceramics Limited has made a buyback of 21,50,000 equity shares of the Company at a price of ₹1,380 per equity share, amounting to ₹296.70 crore. Economi
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JSA advises Belrise Industries on acquisition of Hyva India’s tipper body business
Belrise Industries Limited is set to acquire the India Tipper Body Business from Hyva (India) Private Limited, a subsidiary of JOST Werke SE. JSA Advocates &
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Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, Trilegal, AZB act on KKR's €1.2 billion acquisition of Medicover India
KKR has acquired the entire stake held by Medicover in Sahrudaya Health Care Private Limited, the parent corporate entity behind Medicover Hospitals in India, f
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The leadership blind spot
Most lawyers aspire to senior positions. Few aspire to become managers. Somewhere along the journey, however, the two become inseparable. Whether the designatio
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India’s shifting risk appetite: From refund culture to insurance claims
The complacency of online ordering has taken over the hustle of visiting offline general stores. In a familiar urban scenario, ordering groceries via quick-comm
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ELP's Prashaant Vikram Rajput joins Fox & Mandal as a Partner
Fox & Mandal has announced the onboarding of Prashaant Vikram Rajput as a Partner in Capital Markets practice in Mumbai. Rajput is a 2006 graduate of Amity
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NALSAR students cite CJI Surya Kant's inaction over police atrocities, seek reconsideration as convocation chief guest
Students of the graduating batch of National Academy of Legal Studies and Research (NALSAR) at Hyderabad have written to the university seeking reconsideration
Bar & Bench
Gen Z lawyers more open to mediation: Supreme Court Justice Kotiswar Singh
Gen Z lawyers are more open to mediation than older generations and are likely to take it seriously if given proper training and are shown that it can offer a v
Bar & Bench
Wrestlers' sexual harassment case against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh was political, false and fabricated: Delhi court
A Delhi court has observed that the wrestlers' sexual harassment case against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Si
Bar & Bench
Supreme Court Collegium recommends Justice RV Ghuge as Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court
Justice Ravindra V Ghuge from Bombay High Court has been recommended for appointment as the Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court. The recommendation was mad
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Supreme Court Collegium recommends Justice MC Tripathi as Chief Justice of Bombay High Court
The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the elevation of Allahabad High Court Justice Mahesh Chandra Tripathi as the next Chief Justice of the Bombay High C
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RTE Reimbursement Delays: Bombay High Court Directs Maharashtra Govt To Review Mechanism, Prescribe Timelines
The Bombay High Court has directed the Maharashtra Government to undertake a comprehensive review of the existing reimbursement mechanism under the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory...
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Voter List Entry Showing Spouse's Name Not Proof Of Valid Hindu Marriage: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court has held that a person
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Allowing Legislative Wing Of A Political Party To Split & Topple Govt Makes Mockery Of Democracy: Shiv Sena UBT To Supreme Court
How can you allow legislative party to be sold to a ruling party? Don
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GREF Personnel Can Face Disciplinary Action Under Army Act Or CCS (CCA) Rules, Choice Lies With Authority: J&K&L High Court
The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that members of the General Reserve Engineer Force (GREF)/Border Roads Organisation (BRO) are subject to a dual disciplinary framework, under...
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Digital Coercion: Why Use Of Automated Surveillance In Bail Conditions Violates Article 21
Bail under Sections 437 and 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, and the corresponding provisions of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, exists for one statutory purpose, to...
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'Wrong Message' To Society Can't Justify Denial Of Premature Release: Delhi High Court Orders Release Of Two Life Convicts
The Delhi High Court has held that the possibility of a premature release sending a “wrong” or “negative” message to society against the justice system, as well as baseless or unsubstantiated...
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DNA Report Confirmed Biological Parents, Yet CWC Declared Child 'Abandoned': Calcutta High Court Quashes Adoption
The Calcutta High Court has set aside a Child Welfare Committee (CWC) order declaring the biological parents of a child “incapacitated” to take custody and directing that the child be declared...
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Parliament Passes Bill To Change 'Kerala' As 'Keralam'
The Parliament has passed the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026, which proposes to change the name of the State of Kerala as
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2026 LiveLaw (SC) 796
Interest Accumulated In Suspense Account After NPA Classification Remains Recoverable As Part Of "Debt" : Supreme Court
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Interest Accumulated In Suspense Account After NPA Classification Remains Recoverable As Part Of "Debt" : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Wednesday (August 12) held that an interest accumulated in a separate suspense account, pursuant to the declaration of the debtor
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2026 LiveLaw (SC) 795
S. 14 Limitation Act | Time Spent In Winding Up Proceedings Cannot Be Excluded For Filing Recovery Suit : Supreme Court
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LiveLaw Daily | Justice Yashwant Varma| Ranya Rao| Krishna Janmabhoomi| Chhattisgarh Custodial Death
Long day in court? Or taking a break from your entrance exam prep? Either way, LiveLaw Daily has you covered; a quick, clutter-free rundown of today
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S. 14 Limitation Act
The Supreme Court on Wednesday (August 12) held that the period spent in pursuing winding up proceedings cannot be excluded under Section 14 of the Limitation Act for filing a recovery suit, as the...
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Patna High Court Upholds 3-Year Blacklisting Of DDU-GKY Agency Over Fabricated Placement Records
The Patna High Court has upheld the three-year blacklisting of an agency engaged to implement a placement-linked skill development programme under the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana...
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Telangana High Court Upholds Cancellation Of Patanjali Foods' Palm Oil Factory Zone Over Failure To Set Up Processing Unit
The Telangana High Court has upheld the State Government
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"Move On" And End Such Commercial Disputes: Bombay High Court In Vijay Mallya's 2020 Plea Against SBI Over Asset Seizure
The Bombay High Court while issuing notice to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday (Augu
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'Judicial Member Freshly Appointed': ED Defends PMLA Adjudicating Authority's Composition Before Karnataka High Court
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday defended the composition of the PMLA Adjudicating Authority before the Karnataka High Court, submitting that a fresh judicial member has now been
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Centre Appoints Naveen Kumar B As Member (Law) Of PMLA Adjudicating Authority
The Central Government has appointed Shri Naveen Kumar B, retired Additional Director (Prosecution), Directorate of Enforcement (ED), as Member (Law) of the Adjudicating Authority constituted under...
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West Bengal Medical Education Service Members Cannot Claim Voluntary Retirement: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has held that members of the West Bengal Medical Education Services are not entitled to seek voluntary retirement under the West Bengal Service Rules (WBSR), as Rule...
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'Money Flies' In Cybercrimes; Police Need Not Obtain Prior Magistrate Approval To Freeze Bank Account During Probe: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has held that police do not need to obtain prior approval from a Magistrate to debit-freeze a bank account during investigation, where the freeze is imposed as an...
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Justices Sandeep Mehta and Vaibhavi Nanavati caution law students on social media, digital visibility at Parul University orientation
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Where did burnt cash from Justice Yashwant Varma’s residence vanish? Judge’s panel has no clear answer
Sofi Ahsan
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Twisha Sharma Dowry Death: Giribala Singh Approaches MP High Court Seeking Bail
Retired Judge Giribala Singh has approached the Madhya Pradesh High Court seeking regular bail in
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Supreme Court Grants Bail To Former Hazaribagh Deputy Commissioner Vinay Kumar Choubey In Land Scam Case
The Supreme Court recently granted regular bail to former Hazaribagh Deputy Commissioner and suspended IAS officer Vinay Kumar Choubey in a cheating and corruption case concerning alleged illegal...
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2026 LiveLaw (SC) 794
Supreme Court Orders CBI Probe Into Chhattisgarh Custodial Death, Grants ₹25 Lakh Compensation To Kin
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NGO Funding Peaceful Protests Can't Be Ground To Deny Its FCRA Renewal: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court recently came to the aid of two NGOs, whose FCRA renewal applications were
LiveLaw
2026 LiveLaw (SC) 793
S. 9 IBC | Uncrystallized Damages From Breach Of Contract Not Operational Debt : Supreme Court
Bar & Bench
Exclusive: Rohan Jain, Kshitij Arora move from Shardul to Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas as Partners
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Crèche facility under the new Labour Codes: Available to all employees or restricted to women?
Asish Philip
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'No Constitutional Immunity': AIADMK Party Says Speaker Must Appear Before Madras High Court In Plea Challenging Acceptance Of MLA Resignations
The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) on Wednesday told the Madras High Court tha
Bar & Bench
Sword to kill mosquito: Bombay High Court again raps Tukaram Mundhe-led FDA over procedural violations
Neha Joshi
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Can split in legislature party reflect in political party? Supreme Court asks in Shiv Sena symbol case
Debayan Roy
Bar & Bench
The Supreme Court shortcut: Why fresh law graduates skip the ground floor
Sanyam Garg
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Shield With Cracks: Rethinking Telangana Advocates Protection Act, 2026
The legal profession occupies a unique position in a constitutional democracy. Advocates, as officers of the court, play an indispensable role in the administration of justice and the preservation...
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Court can't create Section 377 IPC-like offence in BNS: Delhi High Court
Prashant Jha
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Telangana HC refuses to quash criminal trespass case against actors Rana Daggubati, D Venkatesh
Ritwik Choudhury
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Subsistence Of Wife's First Marriage Not Always Bar To Maintenance From Second Husband: P&H High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has upheld an award of maintenance under Section 125 CrPC to a
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Call for papers: NLUO CDLA's international conference on Law, Technology and Inclusive Futures
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Tamil Nadu Waqf Board Can't Appoint Muttawali For Waqf Properties Covered By Deeds, Decrees & Court Orders: Madras High Court Full Bench
In such cases State Government under Section 66 Waqf Act would be the appointing authority, the Court held.
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Punjab & Haryana High Court Upholds Hoshiarpur Dera Head's Conviction In 21 Yrs Old Rape Case, Awards ₹6 Lakh To Survivor
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed the appeal of Dhanwant Singh, the head of a dera
Bar & Bench
Priest murder case: Karnataka HC quashes appointment of Special Public Prosecutor at complainant's request
Hiranya Bhandarkar
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"Big shocker": Delhi court on NEET UG paper leak chargesheet, witness names being revealed in media
Prashant Jha
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Lok Sabha Inquiry Committee Indicts Justice Yashwant Varma, Says No Explanation For Huge Cash Bundles At Home
The Committee termed Justice Varma
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Will Provide Bengaluru Airport CCTV Footage Sought By Ranya Rao In Gold Smuggling Case: CISF Tells Karnataka High Court
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) told the Karnataka High Court on Wednesday that CCTV footage from Kempegowda International Airport as sought by Kannada actress Ranya-Rao in
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'Making Retired People Run Around': Karnataka High Court Raps State Over Delay In CM Housing Scheme, Orders Refund
The Karnataka High Court has rapped the State authorities for failing to complete a housing project under the Chief Minister
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Application Of BUDS Act Prima Facie Doubtful Where Accused Is Not Deposit Taker: AP High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has observed that the application of offences under Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Act, 2019 is prima facie doubtful where the accused is not a deposit taker.
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Ambulance Scam Defamation Case: Kerala High Court Sets Aside ₹5L Award Against BJP Leader Kirit Somaiya, Remands Case
The Kerala High Court has set aside the ₹5 lakhs compensation awarded to Ravi Krishna, who is the
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Basudev & Ors. Versus Sanjay Kumar & Ors.
CPC | Separate Appeals Not Required Against Common Judgment Deciding Suit & Counterclaim : Supreme Court |
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Lok Sabha Refers FCRA Amendment Bill 2026 To JPC
The Lok Sabha on Wednesday referred the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, to a Joint Parliamentary Committee.Though it was mentioned in the Lok Sabha Schedule of Business that...
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Supreme Court Allows NGO To Approach Govts With Plea Seeking Balanced Demolition Policy Ensuring Shelter Rights' Protection
The Supreme Court on Wednesday disposed of a Public Interest Litigation alleging disparity in judicial and administrative approaches to the demolition of unauthorized structures.Observing that it...
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Bachelor Of Computer Application Falls Under Science Stream, UGC's 2014 Notification Has Retrospective Effect: Jharkhand High Court
The Jharkhand High Court has held that a Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) degree falls under the Science stream. It further held that the UGC
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Delhi High Court Orders Action On Plea Seeking Basic Facilities For Lawyers Visiting Clients In Jails
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday asked the Director General of Prisons to decide and take action on a plea seeking adequate infrastructure and basic amenities for advocates visiting prison
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Admissions Open 2026–27 | One-Year Post Graduate Diploma Programmes
Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU) Mumbai, one of India
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Krishna Janmabhoomi Case : Supreme Court Plans To Remand To High Court Dispute Over Who Represents All Devotees
In the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah Mosque dispute, the Supreme Court today orally indicated that it will remand the matter to the Allahabad High Court because the notice was not issued to all...
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DNLU, MPSLSA Launch Certificate Course On Mediation At NALSA's West Zone Conference
Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU), Jabalpur, in collaboration with the Madhya Pradesh State Legal Services Authority (MPSLSA), formally launched admissions for its three-month...
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Can States Impose Additional Levy On Sales Tax? Supreme Court 7-Judge Bench To Hear On September 22
The Supreme Court will, from September 22, hear a long-pending dispute concerning the constitutional power of State legislatures to impose an additional levy on sales tax, with a seven-judge...
LiveLaw
26th Constitutional Amendment Abolishing Privy Purses Doesn't Alter Succession Law For Former Rulers' Estates: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has upheld the vires, applicability of Section 5(ii) Hindu Succession Act–which exempts Act
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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Says Next-Generation Lawyers Will Strengthen Justice Tradition At NLU Delhi Trial Advocacy Competition
National Law University (NLU) Delhi, in collaboration with Think India, concluded the 1st National Trial Advocacy Competition with its valedictory ceremony held on August 9, 2026, at the Moot Court...
LiveLaw
2026 LiveLaw (SC) 791
Arbitration | Post-Award Section 9 Application By Unsuccessful Party Maintainable In Exceptional Cases : Supreme Court
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Arbitration | Post-Award Section 9 Application By Unsuccessful Party Maintainable In Exceptional Cases : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Tuesday (August 11) held that to prevent an award holder
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Court Auction Sale Certificates And Stamp Duty
The Indian Registration Act, 1908 and the Indian Stamp Act, 1899 are two distinct statutes governing separate aspects of the legal validity of instruments. Though both statutes may operate upon the...
LiveLaw
Telangana High Court Refuses To Quash Criminal Trespass Case Against Actor Rana Daggubati, Family
While the dispute has civil overtones but that cannot defeat criminal case where complaint discloses cognizable offence, Court said.
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Supreme Court Allows Kerala Bar Council Elected Members To Approach HC Chief Justice For Co-Option Of Women
The Supreme Court on Wednesday paved the way for the constitution of the newly elected Bar Council of Kerala (BCK), allowing its elected members to approach the Chief Justice of the Kerala High...
LiveLaw
POCSO Act | Meghalaya High Court Denies Bail To Two Teachers Accused Of Sexually Assaulting 5-Year-Old
The Meghalaya High Court has refused to grant bail to two teachers accused of sexually assaulting a five-year-old student inside a school washroom, observing that allegations of sexual assault...
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Apollo Hospital Liable For Deficient Post-Operative Care After Patient Suffers Paralysis; NCDRC Awards ₹15 Lakh
The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC), New Delhi, comprising President Justice A.P. Sahi and Member Bharatkumar Pandya, has partly allowed a consumer complaint against...
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Surat Municipal Commissioner Transferred: Gujarat Govt Informs High Court Amid 'Illegal' Demolition Row
In a plea concerning a demolition drive carried out in Surat
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Supreme Court Agrees To Hear Plea Against Disruption Of Services Due To Protests
The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear a plea concerning the disruption of essential services during protests and rallies, and directed that the petition be tagged with a pending petition...
LiveLaw
Supreme Court Defers Cauvery Dispute Hearing To August 17
The Supreme Court on Wednesday deferred to August 17 the hearing on Tamil Nadu
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Can Legislative Privileges Override Free Speech? Supreme Court 7-Judge Bench To Hear 2003 TN Speaker Case On October 6
The Supreme Court will begin hearing on October 6 a long-pending constitutional question concerning the scope of legislative privileges enjoyed by Members of Legislative Assemblies (MLAs) and their...
LiveLaw
Madras High Court Asks Nakkeeran Gopal To Appear Before Police In Promoting Enmity Case, Says Accused Can't Seek General 'No Harassment' Order
Gopal has been granted anticipatory bail by the Sessions Court on August 11, after this order of High Court.
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State Can't Appoint Special Public Prosecutor At 'Specific Request' Of Complainant: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has held that while State may on its own appoint a Special Public Prosecutor (SPP) where a case needs special knowledge, it however cannot appoint an SPP on the specific
LiveLaw
Delhi High Court Orders Takedown Of Unauthorised Merchandise, Obscene Content On Actress Khushi Kapoor
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed takedown of obscene and pornographic content posted on social media against Bollywood actress Khushi Kapoor.
LiveLaw
Advisory Board's Opinion Not Condition Precedent For Arrest Pursuant To Preventive Detention Order: AP High Court
Obtaining an Advisory Board
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Madhu Kishwar Moves Punjab & Haryana High Court To Quash FIR Over Social Media Post On PM Modi
Academic Madhu Purnima Kishwar has approached the Punjab and Haryana High Court seeking quashing
LiveLaw
Supreme Court Orders CBI Probe Into Chhattisgarh Custodial Death, Grants ₹25 Lakh Compensation To Kin
The Court questioned the 2 year delay on the part of the Chhattisgarh Police in registering the FIR.
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Loans Taken By Husband Cannot Reduce His Maintenance Obligation Towards Wife: Jharkhand High Court
The Jharkhand High Court has held that a husband cannot ordinarily rely on loans taken for “future wealth construction” to reduce his income for determining maintenance or permanent alimony. The...
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Calcutta High Court Pulls Up Advocate For Allegedly Using 'Slang' Against Judge, Directs Him To Apologise On Court Livestream
The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday pulled up Advocate Firdous Samim for allegedly using objectionable “slang” against a sitting judge after his plea was refused, directing him to apologise before...
LiveLaw
2026 LiveLaw (SC) 790
Trademark Suit | Defendant Can Cross-Examine Plaintiff On Period Of Brand Use Though Written Statement Not On Record : Supreme Court
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Trademark Suit | Defendant Can Cross-Examine Plaintiff On Period Of Brand Use Though Written Statement Not On Record : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has held that a defendant in a trademark infringement suit can question the plaintiff during cross-examination about the documents showing when the disputed brand name was first...
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United India Insurance Liable For Wrongful Under-Insurance Deduction In Insurance Claim Assessment: J&K Consumer Commission
The J&K State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Srinagar, comprising President (O) Smt. Nighat Sultana and Member Sh. Maheep Gupta, held United India Insurance Company Ltd. liable for short...
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2026 LiveLaw (SC) 789
Employee Can
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Enquiry Necessary To Dismiss Employee For Suppression Of Criminal Antecedents : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Tuesday (August 11) observed that the disclosure of criminal antecedents by an employee after joining service would not automatically result in dismissal. The Court held that...
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Empanelment Of Advocates At Employees State Insurance Corporation (Odisha Region), Job
Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) invites application from eligible practicing Advocates for empanelment to represent the Employees
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Existing Houses Near Kumbhalgarh Fort Can Be Repaired, Expanded; No New Construction On Fresh Foundations: Rajasthan High Court
Holding that persons residing near archaeological sites for generations cannot be ousted merely in the name of protecting such sites, the Rajasthan High Court has permitted residents of existing...
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Child Born Before Govt Service Not To Count Towards Maternity Leave Entitlement: Rajasthan High Court
Maternity leave entitlement can
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Calcutta High Court Orders Demolition Of 'Aqua Golf Villa' Housing Project, Holds Construction Illegal And Unauthorised
The Calcutta High Court has declared the real estate project “Aqua Golf Villa” at Rajarhat in North 24 Parganas as illegal and unauthorised, and directed the Zilla Parishad, North 24 Parganas, to...
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President Grants Assent To Law Increasing Strength Of Supreme Court To 38
The President of India has given assent to the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Act 2026. The Act increases the sanctioned strength of Supreme Court judges from 34 to 38, including the...
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LiveLaw Breaking News Alerts: 12 August 2026
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Minister Had No Authority To Cancel Highest Bid, Housing Board's Post-Facto Approval Was 'Paper Formality': Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court has upheld a Single Bench order directing the Rajasthan Housing Board to accept the highest bid submitted by a bidder in an auction for a commercial plot, holding that the
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Minor Sexual Assault Victim's Inability To Describe Sexual Act Is No Ground To Discard Her Testimony: Bombay High Court Reverses Acquittal
The Bombay High Court recently held that a minor rape victim
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Weaponizing Judicial Delay. How Insurance Companies Convert Pending Trials Into Profits
Insurance Contracts are fundamentally anchored as the instruments of social and financial security. Drawing its purpose from the principle of uberrimae fidei (utmost good faith), these contracts...
LiveLaw
Kerala High Court Issues Notice To National Commission For Scheduled Tribes In Kumbh Mela Star's Police Protection Plea
The Kerala High Court on Tuesday (August 11) impleaded the National Commission of Scheduled Tribe
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Legal Manager, Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited, Job
Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited invites online applications for the post of Legal Manager for Two-Wheeler Finance. Name of the Post: Legal Manager Location: Vijayawada Essential...
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Senior General Manager (Legal Head), Godrej Properties Limited, Job
Godrej Properties Limited invites online applications for Senior General Manager (Legal Head). Name of the Post: Senior General Manager (Legal Head) Location: Mumbai Essential...
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Senior Manager, Ernst & Young, Job
Ernst & Young invites online applications for Senior Manager. Name of the Post: Senior Manager Location: Gurugram Essential Qualification and Experience LL.B. degree with 10 years of...
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NDPS Act | Accused Move Karnataka High Court Against Counting 'Non-Drug' Parts Of Cannabis Plant, Packaging In Ganja Quantity
The Karnataka High Court is considering pleas by persons booked under the NDPS Act challenging prosecutions concerning the manner in which seized cannabis was weighed and analysed,
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Assistant Manager, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP, Job
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP Limited invites online applications for Assistant Manager. Name of the Post: Assistant Manager Location: Delhi Essential Qualification and Experience ...
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Valmiki Corporation Scam: Karnataka High Court Relaxes Bail Condition Of Minister B Nagendra Allowing Him To Travel Outside State
The Karnataka High Court relaxed the bail conditions imposed on newly inducted minister in the State Cabinet B Nagendra who is an accused in a case pertaining to alleged misappropriation of Valmiki
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NALSA Concludes Two-Day West Zone Regional Conference On "Enhancing Access To Justice" In Indore
The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), in collaboration with the Madhya Pradesh State Legal Services Authority (MPSLSA), concluded its two-day West Zone Regional Conference on "Enhancing...
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'Strict Liability If Anything Happens': Karnataka High Court Orally Remarks On Hindu Body's Plea To Allow Independence Day Torchlight March
Hindu Jagrana Vedike and its convener approached the Karnataka High Court on Tuesday (August 11) seeking permission to conduct a torchlight march and stage a program in Mysuru city on the
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Justice Yashwant Varma Inquiry Report To Be Tabled In Lok Sabha Today
The report of the three-member Inquiry Committee that investigated allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma, former Judge of the Allahabad and Delhi High Courts, is set to be tabled in the Lok...
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Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : August 11, 2026
Links to the reports of August 11 :Immediate FIR Must Be Registered For Every Missing Person, Irrespective Of Age Or Gender: Supreme Court Warns States
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Supreme Court To Hear Bodh Gaya Temple Act Challenge After Sabarimala Reference Verdict; Posted In October
While deferring the matter pertaining to the Bodh Gaya Temple Act, 1949, the Supreme Court today indicated that the 9-judge bench verdict in the Sabarimala reference may come out by October 6 this...
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LiveLaw High Courts Daily Highlights: August 11, 2026
Links to Top reports of August 11:
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Madras High Court Defers Framing Of Charge In 'Cash-For-Vote' Case Against BJP's Nainar Nagendran, Others
The Madras High Court has deferred the framing of charges ina cash-for-vote case registered agai
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'Must Remain In Prison Till Sunset Of His Virility': P&H High Court Commutes Death Penalty For Rape-Murder Of 7 Yrs Old, Directs 50 Yrs In Jail
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has commuted the death sentence awarded to a 21-year-old man co
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Police Can't Refuse Sexual Complaint FIR Over Non-Production Of Evidence: Allahabad HC
The Allahabad High Court has observed that the police cannot refuse to register an FIR on a sexual harassment complaint moved before it merely because the Prosecutrix has not produced WhatsApp...
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Delhi High Court Refuses Interim Entry To OCI Cardholder Facing Blacklisting Over Alleged Anti-India Activities
The Delhi High Court has refused to pass an interim order permitting an 81-year-old Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholder, facing blacklisting over alleged “pro-Kashmir separatist activities” and
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Why Police Refused To Lodge Woman's Sexual Harassment Complaint? Allahabad HC Asks UP DGP
The Allahabad High Court recently directed the Director General of Police (DGP), Uttar Pradesh, to inquire as to why Ghaziabad Police officials refused to register an FIR on a woman
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When State Watches Protest: Constitutional Limits Of Facial Recognition Surveillance
Last month, as students gathered at Jantar Mantar demanding accountability for the NEET paper-leak scandal, a mobile command vehicle rolled in behind them, its telescopic mast fitted with cameras...
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BCI Asks State Bar Councils To Meet On August 16 To Prepare Panel Of 4 Women Members For Co-Option
The panel will be forwarded to the Chief Justice of the respective High Court .
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Playing Cards For Money At Home In Absence Of 'Profit-Making' Element Not Offence Under Gambling Act: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court has held that merely playing cards in a house for money does not necessari
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RAM SINGH VERSUS THE STATE OF HIMACHAL PRADESH
Supreme Court Restores Rape Case Acquittal As Forensic Evidence Contradicts Prosecution Version ...
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Supreme Court Restores Rape Case Acquittal As Forensic Evidence Contradicts Prosecution Version
The Supreme Court on Tuesday (August 11) restored the acquittal of a man for an offence of rape of a minor, holding that the absence of blood on the victim
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SC's One-Time Protection From Detention For Low Attendance Applies To Law Students Of All Semesters, Not Just Final Year: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has clarified that the Supreme Court judgment providing
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LiveLaw Daily | Janhvi Kapoor| Dhruv Rathee| Fake Advocates CBI Probe| Judges' Tax
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Jumping Off Train Fearing Fire Is Self-Preservation, Not 'Self-Inflicted Injury': P&H High Court Holds Railways Liable To Pay Compensation
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that a passenger who jumps from a train under a bona f
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Supreme Court Directs Union To Consider Plea Seeking Mechanism To Block Illegal AI-Generated Or Doxed Content
The Supreme Court today directed the Union of India to consider a representation seeking mechanism for urgent reporting and URL-specific disabling of access in India to content including threats of...
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UAPA | Punjab & Haryana High Court Grants Bail To Man Accused Of Painting Pro-Khalistan Slogans On Govt Building
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has granted regular bail to a man accused of writing pro-Khalis
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Wife Can't Be Awarded Interim Maintenance Solely Based On Husband's Income, Ignoring Other Factors Like Her Qualifications: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has held that a Family Court cannot award interim maintenance to a wife being titled solely towards a husband
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Centre Defends Clinical Establishment Rule In Supreme Court, Says It Curbs Excessive Pricing Of Medical Services
The Centre has defended the validity of Rule 9(ii) of the Clinical Establishments (Central Government) Rules, 2012 before the Supreme Court, contending that prescribing the range of rates would...
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE BOARD OF INDIA VERSUS RAJEEV VASANT SHETH & ORS
Insider Trading Presumed When Person Having Confidential Information Trades; Loss Or Profit Irrelevant : Supreme Court...
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Insider Trading Presumed When Person Having Confidential Information Trades; Loss Or Profit Irrelevant : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Tuesday (August 11) held that a mere possession of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (UPSI) coupled with trading in securities during the UPSI period is sufficient to...
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MSC Elsa 3 Wreckage Has Hazardous Materials, May Have To Be Removed From Seabed: Centre Tells Kerala High Court
The Central government on Tuesday (August 11) informed the Kerala High Court that the MSC Elsa 3
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Delhi High Court Fines Litigant ₹25K For Seeking Transfer Of Case Following Judge's Oral Remarks
The Delhi High Court has recently fined a litigant seeking transfer of a commercial dispute, obse
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