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SC NewsConstitutional Scrutiny of the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026 as a Money Bill
The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, introduced to replace an executive ordinance, has raised constitutional questions regarding its classification as a money bill under Article 110 of the Constitution.
HC NewsDelhi High Court Rejects Bail Plea of Man Accused of Murdering Wife and Dismembering Her Body
Justice Girish Kathpalia dismissed the bail application of Ashu Pal, accused of killing his wife in 2019, chopping her body, and disposing of the remains in a septic tank, observing that the gruesome nature of the offence outweighs the delay in trial.
HC NewsDelhi High Court Dismisses Plea Seeking Traffic Marshals in Connaught Place, Affirms Expertise of Traffic Authorities
The court held that traffic regulation is a matter best decided by administrative authorities and cannot be reviewed by the judiciary in a writ petition.
HC NewsBombay High Court Refuses Interim Relief to Thane Udupi Restaurant for Serving Analogue Paneer
The Bombay High Court refused interim relief to a Thane-based Udupi restaurant whose licence was suspended by the FDA for serving analogue paneer, stating that eateries must inform customers if they are not serving what is shown on the menu.
HC NewsDelhi High Court Initiates Criminal Contempt Proceedings Against Advocate for Alleged Misconduct in Trial Court
The Delhi High Court has commenced criminal contempt proceedings against advocate Rakesh Kumar following allegations of shouting, threatening remarks and disrespectful conduct towards a trial judge in open court, based on a reference from District Judge MK Nagpal of Tis Hazari Courts.
HC NewsDelhi High Court Urges DSLSA to Prioritise Third-Year Law Students in PLV Selection Process
The Delhi High Court has requested the District Legal Services Authority Committee to expedite the selection of Para-Legal Volunteers, suggesting preference be given to third-year law students who are nearing graduation.
NewsNLSIU and Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas Announce Third Edition of FinTech Moot Court Competition
The Moot Court Society of National Law School of India University, in association with Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co, has announced the third edition of the NLS SAM FinTech Moot Court Competition, scheduled for November 28 and 29, 2026. This year's competition will focus on the legal, constitutional, and regulatory challenges arising from the deployment of artificial intelligence and machine learning systems in financial services, addressing critical issues at the intersection of technology, finance, and intellectual property.
NewsBar Council of India Co-Chairman Demands Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra's Resignation
Senior Advocate Y.R. Sadasiva Reddy has called for BCI Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra's resignation, citing fund diversion, questionable appointments, and governance issues.
SC NewsSupreme Court Upholds Defamation Proceedings Against Sukhbir Singh Badal Over AKJ-BKI Link Allegations
The Supreme Court of India has dismissed a plea by former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal, who sought to quash criminal defamation proceedings initiated against him. The case stems from allegations that Mr. Badal linked the Akhand Kirtani Jatha (AKJ) to the banned terror outfit Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) and identified Rajinder Pal Singh as AKJ's spokesperson. A Bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Sheel Nagu upheld the continuation of the proceedings, noting the material presented in the complaint and the procedural history of the matter.
HC NewsGauhati High Court Directs Verification of Contractor's Entitlement Before Payment of Outstanding Dues
Justice Devashis Barua directs Bodoland Territorial Council authorities to verify work completion and ascertain exact entitlement of contractor before releasing balance payment.
HC NewsKerala High Court Suspends Life Sentence for Padmarajan in Palathayi Case, Citing Evidentiary Inconsistencies
The Kerala High Court has suspended the life sentence imposed on former BJP leader Padmarajan K. in the Palathayi rape case, granting him conditional bail. A Division Bench observed prima facie inconsistencies in the victim's testimony, conflicting medical opinions, and divergent investigative findings, noting a potential infirmity in the trial court's conviction order.
HC NewsDelhi High Court Holds Personality Rights Cannot Be Used to Extinguish Caricature, Lampooning or Parody Without Commercial Exploitation
The Delhi High Court has cautioned against overbroad application of personality rights to suppress forms of expression such as caricature, lampooning and parody, particularly where such expression does not involve commercial exploitation of an individual's personality or publicity rights.