The Assistant Registrar, Co-operative Societies, Gurugram has refused to interfere with or stay the November 2 election of Management Committee members of the National Media Centre Cooperative House Building Society Ltd, Gurugram. In his order, Assistant Registrar Parveen Kadiyan said his office cannot interfere with or delay the election process once it has commenced. In [] The post Gurugram co-operatives registrar refuses to stay election of management committee members of National Media Centr

The Supreme Court of India recently heard bail pleas filed by activists Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, and Gulfisha Fatima, all of whom are accused in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). During the hearing, the three petitioners strongly denied any involvement in inciting violence, asserting that their actions [] The post Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Gulfisha Fatima tell Supreme Court: Never called for violence during anti-CAA protests appeared

The Supreme Court of India has firmly rejected a plea seeking exemption from the personal appearance of Chief Secretaries of States and Union Territories in the matter concerning the alarming rise in stray dog attacks and the implementation of the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules. A bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta [] The post Supreme Court rejects plea to exempt Chief Secretaries from personal appearance in stray dog menace case appeared first on India Legal .

In a significant step to reinforce democratic functioning within the legal fraternity, the Supreme Court of India has directed the Bar Council of India (BCI) to issue a notification for the long-pending elections to the Bar Councils of Punjab and Haryana within ten days, and to ensure that polling is completed by December 31, 2025. [] The post Supreme Court directs BCI to notify Punjab and Haryana Bar Council elections by December 31 appeared first on India Legal .

The Madras High Court has declared that the right to correct inaccuracies in ones Aadhaar details is not merely a statutory privilege but a fundamental right. The court emphasised that when an Aadhaar card becomes the indispensable document through which citizens receive welfare benefits, the holder must have the corresponding right to alter incorrect demographic [] The post Correcting Aadhaar details is a fundamental right, must be made locally accessible: Madras High Court appeared first on In

In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of India has held that lawyers cannot be summoned by investigating agencies merely for the legal advice they render to their clients. Such a step can be taken only in exceptional situations specifically recognized under Section 132 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA). The Court underscored that [] The post Supreme Court: Lawyers cannot be summoned for client advice except in exceptional circumstances appeared first on India Legal .

Justice Surya Kant was on Thursday appointed as the 53rd Chief Justice of India and will assume charge on November 24. The Department of Justice in the Union Law Ministry issued a notification announcing his appointment. Justice Surya Kant succeeds Justice Bhushan R Gavai, who demits office on November 23. He will be the CJI [] The post Justice Surya Kant appointed next Chief Justice of India appeared first on India Legal .

The Delhi High Court has dismissed two Public Interest Litigations (PILs) that sought restrictions on the release of the upcoming film The Taj Story. The petitions had demanded that the movie carry a disclaimer clarifying it was not based on historical facts. A bench comprising Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela [] The post Delhi High Court declines to intervene in PILs against The Taj Story appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court of India has reaffirmed that insurance companies are obligated to compensate victims of motor accidents even in cases where the vehicle was operating beyond its authorised route permit. A bench comprising Justices Sanjay Karol and Prashant Kumar Mishra observed that denying such claims on purely technical grounds would offend the principles of [] The post Justice over technicality: Supreme Court upholds victim-centric approach in motor accident claims appeared first on India Le

The Delhi High Court has instructed the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi to accelerate disciplinary measures against prison officials accused of involvement in an alleged extortion racket operating within Tihar Jail. The directive, issued by a bench comprising Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela, calls upon the Vigilance [] The post Delhi High Court orders expedited action against officials in alleged Tihar Jail extortion case appeared first

The Allahabad High Court has quashed the criminal proceedings and summons issued to India Today Editor-in-Chief Aroon Purie and former Editor Prabhu Chawla in connection with a magazine report on child trafficking and sexual exploitation. The court held that the article aimed to highlight a serious social issue and did not promote enmity or hatred [] The post Allahabad High Court quashes case against India Today Editors over child abuse report appeared first on India Legal .

In proceedings before the Supreme Court today, the Delhi Police have strongly contested the bail applications of student activists implicated in the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots conspiracy case. Among those seeking release are Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, and three others, all charged under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The police urged the court [] The post Delhi Riots Conspiracy Case: Police oppose bail, allege regime change plot appeared first on India Legal .

The Delhi High Court Bar Association (DHCBA) has expressed concern over the High Courts recent decision to hold court hearings on one Saturday each month, stating that the move was implemented without adequate consultation with the Bar. The decision, announced through an official notification issued by the Registrar General of the Delhi High Court, followed [] The post Delhi High Court Bar Association raises concern over lack of consultation on working Saturdays appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court of India has expressed deep concern over the widespread delays in framing charges in criminal trials across the country. The Court pointed out that despite the clear mandate under Section 251(b) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), which requires charges in cases exclusively triable by a sessions court to be framed [] The post Supreme Court expresses concern over delays in framing charges in criminal trials, plans nationwide directions appeared first on India Legal

The Delhi High Court has strongly criticised news agency Asian News International (ANI) for its conduct in a copyright infringement case filed against Dynamite News Network Pvt. Ltd., describing its actions as an overreach of judicial process. A division bench comprising Justice C. Hari Shankar and Justice Om Prakash Shukla dismissed ANIs appeal challenging an [] The post Delhi High Court criticises ANIs conduct in copyright case against Dynamite News appeared first on India Legal .

Gitanjali J. Angmo, the wife of noted Ladakh-based environmentalist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk, has filed an amended petition before the Supreme Court challenging his detention under the National Security Act, 1980 (NSA). She has alleged that the detention is a deliberate attempt to suppress dissent and punish Wangchuk for his peaceful activism and advocacy [] The post Sonam Wangchuks wife moves Supreme Court, alleges detention is political vendetta to silence dissent appeared first o

The Delhi High Court has set aside a 17-year-old criminal case registered against academic and social activist Madhu Kishwar, which accused her of attempt to murder. The court held that the case appeared to be retaliatory in nature and lacked sufficient evidence to sustain prosecution. The case dates back to an incident on December 31, [] The post Delhi High court quashes 17-year-old attempt to murder case against Madhu Kishwar appeared first on India Legal .

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has directed the state Crime Investigation Department (CID) to conduct a detailed probe into allegations of theft of offerings and foreign currency donations from the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) temple. The bench observed that the case appeared to have been completely compromised during the initial investigation carried out by the [] The post Andhra Pradesh High Court orders CID probe into alleged theft of offerings at Tirumala Temple appeared first on Indi

The Supreme Court of India has refused to cancel criminal proceedings initiated against a young law graduate who had made a Facebook post in 2020 expressing hope that the Babri Masjid would be rebuilt in the future. The post, which was made around the time of the foundation-laying ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, [] The post Supreme Court refuses to quash criminal case over Facebook post about Babri Masjid appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court of India has voiced strong concern over the treatment of doctors who lost their lives while serving during the COVID-19 pandemic, warning that society would not forgive the state if it failed to care for those who had cared for everyone else. The observation came while a bench comprising Justice P. S. [] The post Supreme Court emphasizes states duty to provide insurance benefits to doctors who died during COVID-19 pandemic appeared first on India Legal .

Three new judges, Justice Dinesh Mehta, Justice Avneesh Jhingan, and Justice Chandrasekharan Sudha, took the oath of office at the Delhi High Court on Tuesday. The oath was administered by Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya. With their appointment, the total number of judges in the Delhi High Court has risen to 44, while the sanctioned [] The post Three new judges sworn in at Delhi High Court, taking strength to 44 appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court of India expressed sharp disapproval toward the Delhi Police for failing to respond to the bail pleas of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, and several others accused in the 2020 North-East Delhi riots conspiracy case. A Bench comprising Justices Aravind Kumar and N.V. Anjaria observed that despite being granted ample time, the Delhi [] The post Delhi Riots Case:Supreme Court rebukes Delhi Police for delay in responding to bail pleas of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam appeared first on

The Supreme Court of India has chosen restraint over retribution in the recent courtroom incident where advocate Rakesh Kishore attempted to hurl a shoe at Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai. While the apex court acknowledged the seriousness of the act, it has deferred immediate contempt action and instead decided to consider preventive guidelines [] The post Supreme Court chooses restraint over retaliation: Moots guidelines after shoe-throwing incident at CJI, holds off action against advo

The Supreme Court of India has voiced grave concern over the alarming rise of digital arrest scamsfraudulent schemes where cybercriminals pose as police or judicial officials to extort money through intimidation. A Bench led by Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi has directed all States and Union Territories to submit detailed reports on First [] The post Supreme Court flags digital arrest scams, suggests CBI probe, seeks state reports on FIRs appeared first on India Legal .

2Chief Justice of India Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai has officially recommended Justice Surya Kant as his successor, paving the way for him to become the 53rd Chief Justice of India. The recommendation, made to the Union government, follows the long-standing convention of seniority-based succession within the judiciary. Justice Kant is expected to assume office on November [] The post CJI Gavai recommends Justice Surya Kant as his successor to lead the Supreme Court appeared first on India Legal .

Justice Surya Kant underscored the vital role of institutional frameworks such as the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) in ensuring that free legal assistance reaches the most vulnerable sections of society. Speaking passionately on the moral foundations of justice, the NALSA Chairperson reminded that India has long viewed justice not as a privilege but as [] The post Justice Surya Kant emphasizes legal aid as a sacred duty, calls for inclusive justice through strong institutions and cit

Once hailed as Indias master election strategist, Prashant Kishor found himself on the defensiveand on cameraas questions about his own education and electoral ambitions left him flustered. His on-air tantrum may have cost him more than just image points; it exposed the cracks in both his political strategy and the Oppositions shaky unity in Bihar The post Prashant Kishors Walkout: When the Strategist Lost the Script appeared first on India Legal .

Born in Uganda to Indian parents and raised on the ideals of art and activism, Zohran Mamdani is on the brink of becoming New York Citys next mayor. His risefrom filmmaker Mira Nairs son to a democratic socialist shaking up American politicsreads like a script only Hollywood, or perhaps Bollywood, could have written The post The Bollywood Mayor appeared first on India Legal .

As the second oldest bourse in the countrythe CSEdecides to shut shop, one sees the rise of Mumbais monopoly and a concentrated financial map of India The post A Market of Plunging Stocks appeared first on India Legal .

Over 20 children have died across Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan after consuming tainted medicines. What began as a medical mystery has spiralled into a national reckoning over Indias fragile drug regulation, systemic negligence, and moral failure in public health governance The post The Poisoned Promise appeared first on India Legal .

The case of Zoharbee vs Imam Khan exposes a silent crisis in Indias multilingual judiciarywhere a single mistranslated word can tilt the scales of justice The post When Words Betray Justice appeared first on India Legal .

From toxic air after Diwali to deadly potholes year-round, Indias civic collapse has turned citizens into victims and courts into reluctant firefighters. How long can justice breathe in a choking system? The post Broken Promises, Broken Roads, Broken Lungs appeared first on India Legal .

As post-Diwali smog choked the National Capital Region, the Supreme Court once again found itself walking the tightrope between cultural celebration and constitutional duty. The bench led by Chief Justice BR Gavai and Justice KV Chandrans decision to permit limited green firecrackers has reopened the debate: can faith and environmental responsibility coexist under judicial scrutiny? The post Between Faith and Fresh Air appeared first on India Legal .

By Inderjit Badhwar There are few moments in the life of a journalist when one feels both humbled and privileged at once. Writing this note, on the 96th birthday of former Chief Justice of India, Justice MN Venkatachaliah, is one such moment. To celebrate him is to celebrate the best of what Indias judiciary and [] The post May That Twinkle In His Eyes Never Fade appeared first on India Legal .

As he turns 96, former Chief Justice of India and India Legals guiding light, JUSTICE MN VENKATACHALIAH , reflects on a lifetime devoted to justice, compassion, and the pursuit of truth. In this rare, intimate conversation with Rajshri Rai, MD, India Legal he shares his thoughts on faith, reform, technology, and the moral compass that must steer Indias institutions. The post The Eternal Jurist: Justice MN Venkatachaliah at 96A Life of Law, Light, and Laughter appeared first on India Legal .

A Belgian court has given the green light for the extradition of fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi to India, marking a decisive step forward in the Rs 13,000 crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case. The Court of Appeal in Antwerp ruled that the charges against Choksi ranging from fraud to forgery and corruption qualify as [] The post Belgian Court clears Mehul Choksis extradition to India in Rs 13,000-crore PNB scam appeared first on India Legal .

The judge highlighted landmark cases such as Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala, which defined India's constitutional destiny by establishing the doctrine of basic structure. The post Justice Surya Kant credits Indian judiciary for safeguarding constitutionalism appeared first on India Legal .

Chief Justice of India Justice BR Gavai, during his recent visit to Bhutan, delivered a powerful message on the transformative role of the judiciary, asserting that courts are not merely institutions of law but educators of democracy. Speaking at the Fifth Wisdom for the Future lecture hosted by the Jigme Singye Wangchuck School of Law [] The post Courts are classrooms of democracy: CJI BR Gavai in Bhutan calls judiciary the true educator of constitutional values appeared first on India Legal .

The Union Law Ministry has officially requested Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai, to recommend the next head of the judiciary, marking the start of the formal transition process at the Supreme Court. Justice Gavai, who assumed office as the 52nd Chief Justice of India earlier this year, is scheduled to retire on November 23, [] The post Centre requests CJI Gavai to recommend his successor, Justice Surya Kant likely to be next Chief Justice of India appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court of India has expressed serious reservations over certain provisions of the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2021, observing that they may impose excessive restrictions on the individuals freedom of religion and privacy. A bench comprising Justices J.B. Pardiwala and Manoj Misra made the observations while hearing petitions challenging [] The post Supreme Court flags privacy and liberty concerns over Uttar Pradeshs anti-conversion law appeared fi

Unpaid traffic fines can block renewals, delay ownership, and increase penalties. Learn why clearing your e challan on time truly matters. The post Why Ignoring a Traffic Challan Can Cost You More Than Just a Fine? appeared first on India Legal .

Global markets concluded an otherwise stagnant week while expectations around a Federal Reserve rate cut surged after the release of the tepid employment numbers. These changes affected the Bitcoin and Dogecoin price in USD and underscored the persistent regulatory caution in India. The post Indias Watchful Approach to Fed Rate Expectations and Regulatory Caution Impact Bitcoin & Dogecoin Investors appeared first on India Legal .

Supreme Court judge Justice Surya Kant has underscored the urgent need for IndoSri Lankan collaboration to confront transboundary environmental challenges that threaten both nations. He emphasized that environmental partnership between India and Sri Lanka is not an act of charity or diplomacy, but a matter of shared survival. The Bay of Bengal does not divide [] The post Justice Surya Kant stresses IndoSri Lankan cooperation to tackle environmental challenges appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court of India has delivered a landmark ruling clarifying how property transactions made by guardians on behalf of minors are treated once those minors attain adulthood. The Court held that if a guardian sells a minors property without securing prior approval from a court as required under the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, [] The post Supreme Court clarifies law on property sales made by guardians appeared first on India Legal .

A Delhi court has delivered a sharp rebuke to the Delhi Police over its handling of the investigation into the 2020 Delhi riots, expressing deep concern over what it described as major confusion and procedural lapses in the charge sheets. The case,pertaining to the incidents of rioting and arson in Northeast Delhi during the communal [] The post Court flags confusion in charge sheets, seeks report from Police Commissioner in Delhi riots case appeared first on India Legal .

The Gujarat High Court has taken up a plea filed by former Indian Police Service officer Sanjiv Bhatt, challenging a sessions court order that reversed his discharge and directed the framing of charges in an alleged custodial torture case dating back to 1990. Sanjiv Bhatt, who was then serving as the Assistant Superintendent of Police [] The post Custodial torture: Sanjiv Bhatt moves Gujarat High Court against charges in 1990 case appeared first on India Legal .

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has elevated seventy-six lawyers to the distinguished rank of Senior Advocate, marking one of the most significant rounds of such designations in recent years. The decision, made after careful evaluation by the courts permanent committee and subsequently approved by the Full Court, underscores the institutions commitment to recognizing professional [] The post Punjab & Haryana High Court elevates 76 lawyers to Senior Advocate status appeared first on India Legal

Once a potent weapon for transparency and citizen empowerment, the RTI Act marks 20 years amid growing curbs, bureaucratic apathy, and shrinking autonomy The post RTI: Battling for Its Bite appeared first on India Legal .

The alleged case of gang rape of an Odisha girl student in Durgapur creates another public outcry. But when the tables turn and the police throw out the gang rape theory, we are left with an issue far more serious: How India treats its girl child The post A Cry in The Wilderness appeared first on India Legal .

Despite soaring case backlogs and a digital push through the e-Courts project, Indias judicial system is still crippled by poor infrastructure, underutilized funds, and fragmented accountability. A coordinated, well-funded approach is the missing pillar of justice The post Justice On Crumbling Foundations appeared first on India Legal .