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Links to the reports of August 25, 2026 : Plaint Cannot Be Rejected Over Court-Fee When Liability To Pay Ad Valorem Is Dependent On Disputed Fact : Supreme Court Grant Of Bail In Serious Offences Like Murder Must Record Justifiable Reasons : Supreme Court Student Protests | Petitioner Expresses Reservations About Probe Committee, Urges Supreme Court To Reconstitute It Supreme Court Refuses To…
The Allahabad High Court has held that the setting aside of a quasi-judicial order by a writ court does not by itself justify disciplinary proceedings against the officer who passed it under the All India Services (Conduct) Rules, 1968. Such proceedings can be directed only where clear, cogent and verifiable facts establish misconduct. The bench of Justice Alok Mathur and Justice Amitabh Kumar Rai…
The Allahabad High Court has held that a clarificatory circular which comes into force after a complaint against a co-bidder is lodged, but before that complaint is finally decided, ordinarily governs the pending complaint. It held that such a circular would not apply only where it unsettles a right that has already crystallised, or where it is shown to have been framed to defeat an identified…
The Allahabad High Court on Monday�directed the Uttar Pradesh Government to rehabilitate and relocate the family of the Hathras gang rape and murder victim to Ghaziabad or Noida within 3 months , after finding "unnecessary resistance" on the State's part in complying with its earlier directions . A Bench of Justice Rajan Roy and Justice Jaspreet Singh observed that the State's decision dated…
Links to Top Picks of August 25: Legally Wedded Wife Entitled To Family Pension Despite Husband Nominating Sons Instead: Gujarat High Court 'Public Utility' No Licence To Override Forest, Wildlife Laws: Rajasthan High Court Quashes NHAI Acquisition Near Sariska Tiger Reserve Son Can't Claim Coparcenary Share In Father's Inherited Property Unless HUF Is Established: Rajasthan High Court Calcutta…
YouTuber Ajeet Bharti moved a Delhi Court on Tuesday (August 25) seeking anticipatory bail in a case wherein he has been booked under Scheduled Caste Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.�� Additional Sessions Judge Saurabh Pratap Singh Laler heard the matter today and as per the court website the matter is listed for further arguments on August 31.� A copy of the order is awaited.�…
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday (August 25) said that while President of Kshatriya Karni Sena Dr. Raj Shekhawat is free to move around, however if he wishes to participate in any protest the same must be in accordance with law.� The court passed the order while hearing habeas corpus plea seeking production of President of Kshatriya Karni Sena/Akhand Karni Party Dr. Raj Shekhawat, wherein it was…
The� Rajasthan High Court �has barred all courts in the State from granting protection to any person or officer allegedly responsible for� structural defects in its building at Jodhpur . The division bench of Dr. Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati and Justice Rekha Borana observed that any such order, if passed, shall be deemed to be of no effect, unless passed by the Division Bench of the Court or…
Rajasthan High Court granted relief to the petitioner whose application for transferring name in the electoral roll of a ward, basis her place of residence, was arbitrarily rejected after being accepted earlier on the same day, without assigning any reasons or an opportunity of hearing. The bench of Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand held that as per Rajasthan Panchayati Raj (Election) Act, 1994 (“Act”)…
The Delhi High Court has directed the DDA to convene a meeting with other authorities over redevelopment of 25 non-confirming industrial areas in the city, observing that the redevelopment work was necessary to ensure that untreated sewage water does not flow into the Yamuna river.� A division bench of Justice Prathiba M Singh and Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora in its order said that the work…
The Office of District Collector, Krishnagiri invites online application for the post of Special Public Prosecutor in Fast Track Mahila Court, Krishnagiri. Name of the Post: Special Public Prosecutor No. of Post: 01 (One) Essential Qualification and Experience An Advocate who has been in practice for not less than 10 years is eligible for appointment as Special Public Prosecutor for the Fast Track…
'Industry' Definition Given In Bangalore Water Supply Case Must Govern Pending Cases Under ID Act 1947 : Supreme Court 9-Judge Bench 'Industry' Definition : No Clear Majority Emerges From Supreme Court Judgment, Only 4 Out Of 9 Judges Back New Test �
The verdict has a 4-4-1 outcome regarding the correctness of the 1978 judgment in the Bangalore Water Supply case.
Supreme Court Judge Justice Sanjay Karol demitted office on August 22 after more than three-and-a-half years at the Supreme Court and over 19 years as a judge of the constitutional courts. Justice Karol leaves behind a body of judgments that frequently travelled beyond the immediate dispute before the Court. A recurring feature of his judicial work has been the willingness to treat an individual…
When the State's own procedural failures begin to threaten an otherwise sustainable prosecution, the question is no longer whether constitutional safeguards are too protective of the accused. It is whether the institutions enforcing criminal law are capable of complying with the law themselves. The Raja Raghuvanshi murder case brought the constitutional question of communicating the grounds of…
The Court also observed that release on probation does not bar disciplinary proceedings against the officer.
Citations:�2026 LiveLaw (Chh) 51 to 2026 LiveLaw (Chh) 93 Nominal Index Vasudev Sahu v. State of Chhattisgarh & Ors. 2026 LiveLaw (Chh) 51 Samarpita Paul v. Union of India & Ors. 2026 LiveLaw (Chh) 52 Chhaya Singh v. High Court of Chhattisgarh & Ors. 2026 LiveLaw (Chh) 53 The Registrar General, High Court of Chhattisgarh & Anr. v. Bheem Singh Dhruv & Ors. 2026 LiveLaw (Chh) 54 Chhattisgarh State…
Supreme Court judge Justice Sanjay Karol, on his last working day, said judges are not gods and must recognise the limits of their own judgment while ensuring that they see the person behind every case and not merely the petition before them. “ We, as judges, are not gods. I only speak about myself. And we will not get every judgment right. What was always in our hands was simpler – to see the…
The Supreme Court today(August 22) set aside an order of the National Green Tribunal , which directed Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's Art of Living International Centre to pay Rs. 5 crore for the damage caused to the river Yamuna floodplains due to its World Culture Festival organised by Vyakti Vikas Kendra in March 2016. A bench comprising Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice NK Singh, allowed the…
Supreme Court Sets Aside NGT Order Holding 'Art Of Living' Liable For Yamuna Riverplain Damage; Directs Rs 5 Crore Refund
The Department of Legal Affairs under the Ministry of Law and Justice has issued new guidelines governing the empanelment of advocates as Panel Counsel representing the Union of India before the Supreme Court, High Courts, subordinate courts, tribunals and other forums. The guidelines were issued through an Office Memorandum dated August 20, 2026, from the Judicial Section of the Department of…
'Earnest money or deposit' is some amount given at the execution of the contract, which serves two purposes- (a) it acts as a guarantee that the contract will be honoured by the person who gives it and is forfeited in case he defaults; (b) it also serves as part- payment if the contract goes through. The issue which needs consideration is whether section 74 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872(ICA) is…
The Supreme Court has flagged the “shocking pendency” of criminal appeals before the Jharkhand High Court after a murder case arising from a 1981 incident remained in the judicial system for nearly 44 years. A Bench of Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice K Vinod Chandran , while hearing an appeal filed by on Simon Soren against the Jharkhand High Court's 2024 judgment convicting him in a…
The Allahabad High Court has held that the termination of a bank employee under a regulation enacted after the Constitution of India but declared as unconstitutional, has retrospective effect and thus such termination cannot stand and would be illegal.� In doing so the court reiterated that the situation is different in case of a law enacted prior to the Constitution which is only eclipsed by its…
Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant on Saturday (August 22, 2026) proposed the creation of a BRICS+ Judicial Fellowship and a shared jurisprudence repository to strengthen judicial cooperation and institutional trust among BRICS+ jurisdictions, while introducing the concept of “Nyay Setu” as a bridge connecting diverse legal traditions across member countries. Addressing the inaugural…
The Delhi High Court has directed the Commissioner of Delhi Police to sensitise the Investigating Officers (IOs) to ensure their timely cooperation in the expeditious conclusion of pending cases, particularly those involving accused persons who have remained in custody for a considerable long period. [ 2026 LiveLaw (Del) 781] Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav passed the order while granting bail…
Manan Kumar Mishra, BCI Chairman A demand for the resignation of Bar Council of India (BCI) Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra was formally raised during a General Council meeting held at the BCI office today. BCI member Manoj Kumar Narendran , from Kerala, called for Mishra's resignation during the meeting, making the demand directly before the General Council. His demand received support from another…
Nominal Index [Citations 86 - 111] Anjuman Ara Begum v. The Assam Royal Global University 2026 LiveLaw (Gau) 86 Aminul Hoque v. The Union of India & 7 Ors. 2026 LiveLaw (Gau) 87 Bimal Baishya & 4 Ors. v. State of Assam & 6 Ors. 2026 LiveLaw (Gau) 88 Simplex Infrastructures Ltd. v. State of Assam & Ors. 2026 LiveLaw (Gau) 89 Zahirul Haque Laskar v. State of Assam & Anr. 2026 LiveLaw (Gau) 90 Sri…
The Madras High Court has called for a report from the State of Tamil Nadu on why Vice Chancellors were not being appointed to the 14 Universities in the State. Justice B Pugalendhi directed the State to file a report. The court called for a report on being informed that most of the Universities in the State were now being administered by Registrars In-Charge and the decisions were being taken by…
Historically, the Indian labour market has been regulated by labour and employment laws, which primarily focus on aspects such as wages, working conditions, and collective bargaining. Article 19(1)(g) of the Constitution guarantees every citizen the freedom to practice any profession or carry on any occupation, trade, or business. Although the State can impose reasonable restrictions under Article…
Links to reports of August 21, 2025 : Supreme Court Issues Notice On Plea Challenging Inclusion Of District Police Chief In Kerala Public Prosecutor Appointments Once Service Rules Say PSC's Decision Is Final, Govt Cannot Inquire Into Candidate's Eligibility: Supreme Court Supreme Court Reduces Practice Condition For Judicial Service To 1 Year; Adds 1 Year Each Training & Clerkship Supreme Court…
Links to Top Picks of August 21: Calcutta High Court Sets Aside Order Directing State To Intervene In Ramakrishna Vedanta Math After Allegations Of Relics Being Neglected Employer Cannot Constitute Its Own Appellate Authority Under POSH Act: Bombay High Court 'Appalling Apathy': Bombay High Court Pulls Up State Over Failure To Protect Children Walking Through Wildlife-Prone Areas To Reach School…
Image Courtesy : Serious Eats Image Courtesy : Serious Eats While refusing to grant interim relief to a Thane-based Udupi restaurant, whose licence has been suspended by the Food & Drugs Administration (FDA) for serving the recently banned 'analogue paneer', the Bombay High Court on Friday (August 21) said such hotels must tell the customers by putting up boards that they are not serving what is…
The Maharashtra Government on Friday (August 21) urged a Court in Mumbai to prosecute in asbentia (in their absence) the six absconding Pakistani nationals including the handlers of banned outfit 'Lashkar-e-Taiba' - Hafiz Saeed and Zaki-Ur-Rehman Lakhvi, the main masterminds behind the deadly 26/11 terrorist attacks in the city. Sessions Judge Satyanarayan Navandar has granted time till September…
More than 400 cases were amicably settled on the first day of the Special Lok Adalat at the Supreme Court of India under the SAMADHAN SAMAROH 2026, as the apex court's initiative to promote consensual resolution of disputes entered its culmination phase on Friday. More than 600 cases were listed before 16 Special Lok Adalat Benches, each comprising two sitting judges of the Supreme Court, along…
Retiring Supreme Court Judge Justice Sanjay Karol on Friday said the strength of the judiciary lies in a strong Bar and urged young lawyers to attend court regularly, make the most of every opportunity and remain courteous to senior members of the Bar and the Bench. Speaking at his farewell organised by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), Justice Karol said the Bar is the “custodian of the…
The petitioner also sought a committee to examine the BCI's PEARL-FIRS Trust
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Friday praised Justice Sanjay Karol for encouraging young lawyers appearing before him, saying that the judge often tells senior advocates when their juniors have argued a matter well before the bench and such words from a senior judge can mean far more to a young lawyer than any reassurance. Speaking at the Supreme Court Bar Association farewell for Justice…
What does a 962-bed AIIMS hospital in Odisha, a greenfield airport in Karnataka and a cancer research institute in Tamil Nadu have in common? These are all infrastructure projects that commenced construction or operations without obtaining the mandatory “prior environmental clearance” under the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, 2006. On 29 July 2026, a three-judge Bench of the…
Justice Chandran observed that relaxing the requirement will create careerists than jurists.
EdCIL (India) Limited invites online application for the post of Consultant (Legal) on Contractual basis for PMU under Samagra Shiksha & STARS, Rajasthan Project, Department of School Education, Government of Rajasthan. Name of the Post: Consultant (Legal) No. of Post: 01 (One) Age Limit: 45 Years Essential Qualification and Experience Bachelor's degree in law (LL.B.) from a recognized University/…
Such decree is governed by special provision contained in S.54 Land Acquisition Act and not general provision of S.96 CPC, the Court said.
The Supreme Court on August 19 issued notice on a plea challenging the inclusion of the District Police Chief in the State of Kerala's procedure for appointing Public Prosecutors under Section 18 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). The petitioner contends that Section 18(4) requires the District Magistrate to consult the Sessions Judge and does not permit the Police Chief, who heads…
The Supreme Court will pronounce its verdict today on a batch of review petitions challenging its earlier judgment which made three years of legal practice mandatory for candidates seeking entry into the judicial service through direct recruitment as Civil Judges (Junior Division). A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice August George Masih and Justice K Vinod Chandran will…
The Andhra Pradesh High Court held that�mere attestation of an allegedly fraudulent document, without any specific allegation attributing an active role to the attesting witnesses in the alleged offence, cannot by itself make them criminally liable. [ 2026 LiveLaw (AP) 195 ] The Court accordingly quashed the criminal proceedings against two accused who had been implicated solely on the ground that…
Links to the reports of Augsut 20 : Disconnect Power & Water Of Bulk Waste Generators Violating Solid Waste Management Rules : Supreme Court Motor Accident Claim | Acquittal In Criminal Case Per Se Won't Prove Lack Of Negligence : Supreme Court Explains Principles Referral Charges Received By Auto Dealers For Bank & Insurance Promotion Subject To Service Tax : Supreme Court 'Industry' Definition…
The Telangana High Court has set aside land acquisition used for creating a Resettlement Zone for families displaced by the Mid Manair Reservoir Project, holding that the existence of a public purpose is distinct from an urgency serious enough to justify depriving landowners of their statutory right to object to the acquisition. [ 2026 LiveLaw (Tel) 137 ] The Court held that an enquiry under…
The Telangana High Court has dismissed two appeals by the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) against an order setting aside its revocation of Layout Regularisation Scheme (LRS) permissions for two plots, after refusing to condone delays of 820 and 794 days in filing the appeals. [ 2026 LiveLaw (Tel) 136 ] The Court also found little prima facie merit in GHMC's allegation that the plot…
The Telangana High Court has directed that children of Central Government, Central Government Corporations and Central Public Sector Undertakings (CPSUs) employees who studied outside State due to their parent's posting, must be given benefit of local candidature for medical and dental admissions on same terms as children of State Government employees. [ 2026 LiveLaw (Tel) 135 ] A Division Bench…
Dismissing pleas by Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) and the District Collector challenging a GO granting ryotwari patta rights, the Andhra Pradesh High Court held that the District Collector designated by government to perform statutory duties, cannot file a writ petition against the Government's own revisional order. [ 2026 LiveLaw (AP) 194 ] “An Officer designated by the…
