Jurisight Desk
Articles by Jurisight Desk
Page 9 of 43
SC NewsSupreme Court Acquits Two Gujarat Government Employees in Three-Decade-Old Corruption Case
The Supreme Court acquitted two government employees in a corruption case lodged in 1996, holding that mere recovery of Rs 20 without proof of demand cannot sustain conviction under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
Know Your LawCMS INDUSLAW and Economic Laws Practice Advise on Avtar Steel’s Proposed ₹585 Crore IPO
CMS INDUSLAW and Economic Laws Practice (ELP) are advising Avtar Steel Limited on its initial public offering, comprising a fresh issue of equity shares aggregating up to ₹585 crore and an offer for sale of up to 5,000,000 equity shares by the promoter selling shareholder.
HC NewsP&H High Court Expresses Concern Over Senior Advocate’s Remarks During Anticipatory Bail Hearing
The Punjab and Haryana High Court expressed concern over remarks made by a Senior Advocate during the hearing of anticipatory bail pleas, observing that such conduct was 'never expected' from senior members of the Bar, while deferring detailed consideration of the pleas and directing the State to submit a complete factual and legal position.
HC NewsKerala High Court Issues Notice in Suo Motu Contempt Proceedings Against Lawyer for Unauthorised Recording and Uploading Court Proceedings on YouTube
The Kerala High Court has initiated suo motu criminal contempt proceedings against an advocate for recording and uploading court proceedings on YouTube and X, barring his virtual appearance in state proceedings pending further orders.
HC NewsMadhya Pradesh High Court Denies Bail in Sexual Assault Case Despite Victim Turning Hostile
Madhya Pradesh High Court held that medical evidence proving sexual assault suffices to deny bail even if the victim turns hostile, emphasizing that criminal trials are quests for truth and cannot be subverted by falsehood.
HC NewsAllahabad High Court Flags 'Disturbing' Vacancies in UP GST Appellate Tribunal, Directs Centre for Detailed Action Plan
The Allahabad High Court has expressed significant concern over the substantial number of vacant posts in the Uttar Pradesh Goods and Services Tax (GST) Appellate Tribunal, noting that only 29 of the 92 sanctioned positions have been filled. Justice Piyush Agrawal observed that mere formal compliance, such as issuing circulars, does not fulfil the obligation to ensure the statutory appellate forum is functional, and has directed the Central Government to submit a comprehensive affidavit detailing concrete, time-bound steps to address these vacancies.
HC NewsTelangana High Court Quashes FIR Against Diagnostic Staff Over False Positive Hepatitis B Report
The Telangana High Court has quashed criminal proceedings against four staff members of a diagnostic centre for issuing a false positive Hepatitis B report, holding that mere professional error does not attract criminal liability under Section 336 of the IPC.
SC NewsSupreme Court Bars Police from Registering FIR or Conducting Independent Investigation Under PC-PNDT Act
The Supreme Court has held that police lack authority to register FIRs or act as primary investigators for offences under the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act, 1994, affirming that such powers reside exclusively with the Appropriate Authority constituted under the Act.
HC NewsTelangana High Court Upholds Termination of CRPF Constable on Grounds of Depression and Firearm Access Risk
The Telangana High Court has affirmed the termination of a Central Reserve Police Force constable diagnosed with depression, holding that the decision complied with procedural safeguards and was justified by the inherent risks associated with firearm access in paramilitary service.
HC NewsSupreme Court Collegium Endorses Two Judicial Appointments to Gauhati High Court
The Supreme Court Collegium, led by Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant, has approved the appointment of Advocate Shri Nchumbemo Mozhui and Judicial Officer Smt. Helen Dawngliani as Judges of the Gauhati High Court. These recommendations, made on August 18, 2026, are subject to formal notification by the Central Government following the completion of established procedures.
NewsChief Justice of India Inaugurates New Court Complexes in Thrissur, Underscores Judicial Accessibility and Infrastructure Development
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant virtually inaugurated new district court complexes in Irinjalakuda and Chavakkad, Thrissur, Kerala. The Chief Justice emphasised that these facilities, constructed at a cost of nearly Rs 100 crore, represent a crucial step towards enhancing justice accessibility for citizens in smaller towns and remote areas. His Lordship highlighted the growing need for robust judicial infrastructure to manage increasing litigation and praised features like dedicated mediation halls and facilities for women advocates, reflecting a commitment to a more inclusive and efficient justice delivery system.
SC NewsSupreme Court Rejects Plea To Replace Hanging With Lethal Injection For Death Sentences
The Supreme Court recently dismissed a petition seeking to replace hanging with lethal injection as the method of execution for death sentences. The Court observed that there was no concrete scientific material presented to establish lethal injection as a demonstrably superior or more humane method than hanging.