The Law and Society Committee (LawSoc) of the National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru, has decided to call off the proposed screening of filmmaker Lalit Vachani’s documentary Prisoner No. 626710 is Present, centred on jailed activist Umar Khalid. The student committee communicated the decision to the NLSIU student community after discussions with the…
The Supreme Court has directed private universities across the country to place extensive financial and operational information on record, making it clear that institutions imparting higher education cannot be operated as profit-making entities. A Bench comprising Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah and Justice N.V. Anjaria, in an order passed on September 17, directed the Union Government, States…
The Election Commission of India has informed the Supreme Court that more than 22 lakh appeals have been filed by individuals challenging their exclusion from the electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in West Bengal. In an affidavit submitted before the Court, the poll panel stated that 38,31,429 appeals have been filed…
President Droupadi Murmu has underscored the imperative of coordinated global action to address the increasingly complex challenges of climate change and environmental degradation, while commending the National Green Tribunal (NGT) for providing an international platform for dialogue on the future of environmental governance. She was addressing the valedictory session of the two-day International Conference on…
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the alleged pilferage of donations at the Ayodhya Ram Temple has informed the Supreme Court that it will file the first chargesheet in the case on or before September 25. The assurance was given before a Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and comprising Justice Joymalya…
A Delhi court has set aside a magisterial court order refusing to direct registration of an FIR against Congress leader Sonia Gandhi over the alleged inclusion of her name in the electoral rolls in 1980, before she acquired Indian citizenship in 1983. Special Judge Vishal Gogne of the Dwarka Courts held that the impugned order…
The Supreme Court on Monday expressed concern over inadequate infrastructure and vacancies at benches of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), observing that the NCLT and National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) are now the government’s “lifeline”. A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V Mohana said…
The Delhi High Court has notified new rules governing the designation of lawyers as Senior Advocates, replacing the framework issued in March 2024 and abolishing the earlier designation committee. Under the new rules, a permanent secretariat headed by a Registrar-rank officer will oversee the process, while the final decision will be taken directly by the…
The Supreme Court on Monday sought responses from the Maharashtra and Haryana governments on stand-up comedian Pranit More’s plea seeking the clubbing of two FIRs registered against him over the Rs 370 biryani comment controversy. A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V Mohana issued notice on…
The Delhi High Court on Monday inducted seven judicial officers into its Bench, taking its present strength to 50 judges against a sanctioned complement of 60. Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya administered the oath of office to the newly appointed judges at a ceremony held at the High Court. The elevations bring substantial experience from…