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A Delhi court on Thursday granted bail to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain in a corruption case registered by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) over alleged irregularities in the tendering process for sewage treatment plant projects of the Delhi Jal Board (DJB). Special Judge (PC Act) Digvinay Singh of the [] The post Delhi Court grants bail to AAP leader Satyendar Jain in DJB tender case appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court on Thursday held that the Bar Council of India (BCI) and State Bar Councils have no statutory authority to initiate disciplinary action against law students, clarifying that their regulatory and disciplinary control begins only after a law graduate is enrolled as an advocate. A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant [] The post BCI has no disciplinary jurisdiction over law students before enrolment: Supreme Court quashes NALSAR directions appeared first on India Leg

The Allahabad High Court has set aside the preventive detention of Delhi University graduate and activist Aakriti Chaudhary under the National Security Act (NSA) in connection with the Noida workers protest, holding that the material placed before it was insufficient to establish her involvement in the alleged violence. A Division Bench comprising Justice Atul Sreedharan [] The post Allahabad High Court quashes Aakriti Chaudharys NSA detention over Noida workers protest, orders 5 lakh compensati

The Delhi High Court has declined to interfere with a demolition notice concerning alleged encroachments on public footpaths, observing that pedestrian pathways cannot be occupied or converted for private use. Justice Jasmeet Singh made the observation while hearing a petition filed by Lohar Basti Lal Bagh Azadpur Vikas Samiti, a residents association representing people living [] The post Footpaths are meant for pedestrians, cannot be encroached upon: Delhi High Court appeared first on India Le

The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to entertain a petition filed by a group of lawyers who were allegedly assaulted last month while protesting against Bar Council of India (BCI) Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra. A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V Mohana asked the petitioners, [] The post Supreme Court declines plea for CBI probe into alleged assault on lawyers at BCI protest, directs them to Delhi High Court appeared first on Indi

The Calcutta High Court on Thursday sought an assurance from the State that no coercive action would be taken against journalists of Anandabazar Patrika facing FIRs over the newspapers use of the phrase Gerua Gundami or saffron hooliganism, provided they cooperate with notices issued to them. The assurance was given by Additional Advocate General Rajdeep [] The post Calcutta High Court secures no-coercive-action assurance for Anandabazar Patrika journalists in saffron hooliganism FIRs appeared f

The Jharkhand High Court has quashed rape proceedings against a man accused of establishing a physical relationship with a woman on the promise of marriage, holding that a prolonged relationship between two consenting adults cannot, in the absence of material showing fraudulent intent from the outset, be converted into an allegation of rape merely because [] The post Seven-Year relationship between adults not rape merely because marriage did not materialise: Jharkhand High Court appeared first o

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Bengaluru, has directed parties to maintain status quo over assets auctioned during the insolvency proceedings of Think and Learn Private Limited, the parent company of Byjus, after a dispute arose over their ownership. The direction came after Kritikal Solutions Private Limited, the Resolution Professional of Byju K3 Education Private [] The post NCLT Bengaluru orders status quo over Byjus assets amid 150-crore ownership dispute appeared first on India

The Bombay High Court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to register an FIR and conduct a comprehensive investigation into the death of Disha Salian, the former manager of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput, in a significant development nearly six years after her death. A Division Bench comprising Justice Sarang Kotwal and Justice [] The post Bombay High Court orders CBI probe into Disha Salians death, directs FIR registration appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court has closed its suo motu proceedings concerning a controversial passage in a now-recalled Class 8 Social Science textbook published by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), which referred to corruption in the judiciary. A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V. [] The post NCERT textbook row: Supreme Court clarifies remarks on academicians, recalls earlier adverse observations, closes suo motu cas

The Delhi High Court has sought a response from Meta Platforms in a petition filed by Srinagar Lok Sabha MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi challenging the blocking of his Facebook page. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma is hearing the petition, in which Mehdi has questioned the action that has rendered his Facebook page inaccessible. The petitioner [] The post Delhi High Court seeks Meta response on blocking Facebook page of Srinagar MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi appeared first on India Legal .

The Allahabad High Court has held that employees engaged by District Rural Development Agencies (DRDAs) cannot claim regularisation under the Uttar Pradesh Regularisation of Persons Working on Daily Wages or on Work Charge or on Contract in Government Departments on Group C and Group D Posts (Outside the Purview of the Uttar Pradesh Public Service [] The post Allahabad High Court: DRDA employees cannot claim regularisation under UPs 2016 rules appeared first on India Legal .

Journalist Abhishek Upadhyay has approached the Supreme Court challenging a notice issued by the Ghaziabad Crime Branch seeking extensive digital information connected with his account on social-media platform X. Upadhyay, who had reported on alleged irregularities involving donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, has sought an immediate stay on the August 22 notice issued [] The post Journalist moves Supreme Court against UP Police bid to obtain X account data, says it could expose confidential

The Supreme Court has clarified that illegal foreign migrants detained in West Bengal may approach the jurisdictional trial court for compliance with bail conditions, in view of the fact that the State does not have a Foreigners Tribunal. A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V. Mohana made [] The post Supreme Court says illegal migrants can move courts in Bengal due to lack of foreigners tribunals appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Central government to consider whether the retail sale of acid should be completely prohibited or allowed only under stringent regulatory safeguards. A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V Mohana issued the direction after being informed that acid remains easily [] The post Supreme Court asks Centre to consider ban or strict regulation of retail acid sales appeared first on India Legal .

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) is set to hear on Tuesday an appeal challenging the National Company Law Tribunals approval of a repayment plan under which Essel Group chairman emeritus Subhash Chandra would contribute 6.25 crore towards claims admitted at approximately 22,006 crore in his personal insolvency proceedings. The appeal comes from creditors [] The post NCLAT to hear challenge to NCLT order approving 6.25-crore repayment plan for Subhash Chandra appeared first on

The Telangana High Court has directed Forest Department authorities not to interfere with the peaceful possession, administration and functioning of a mosque and madrasa situated in the Ananthagiri Hills of Vikarabad district without adhering to due process of law. Justice Surepalli Nanda passed the order while disposing of a writ petition filed by the Mutawalli [] The post Telangana High Court bars forest officials from interfering with Ananthagiri hills mosque, madrasa without following due pr

The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday extended interim protection to Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee, directing the investigating authorities to refrain from adopting any coercive measures against him in connection with three FIRs registered in the aftermath of the political transition in West Bengal on May 4. Justice Saugata Bhattacharyya passed the order while entertaining [] The post Calcutta High Court extends interim protection to Abhishek Banerjee in three FIRs, rules out need for