University Can't Levy Internal Fee For Answer Scripts Sought By Student Under RTI Act: CIC

The Central Information Commission (CIC) has held that a University cannot impose internal fee for proving copies of answer script, when the information was sought by the student under the Right to Information Act, 2005.Information Commissioner Sudha Rani Relangi was dealing with the appeal preferred by a student of Patharkandi College affiliated with Assam University.The student had...

University Of Sydney Awards Professor Upendra Baxi Honorary Doctorate

Professor Upendra Baxi has been awarded honorary doctorate by the University of Sydney in recognition of his legal scholarship and unwavering pursuit of social justice. The award was conferred at Delhi on Monday (31 August). The ceremony was presided by Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) of University of Sydney, Professor Mike Ryan.The citation was written by Justice Michael Kirby, former Justice of the High Court of Australia and Kirsten Andrews, Vice-President (External Engagement) read on...

NGT To Host International Conference On 'The Future Of Environemnt & Climate Dynamics 2026'

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) is organising a two-day International Conference on “The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics – 2026” on 19 and 20 September 2026 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The Conference seeks to provide a distinguished global platform for dialogue, deliberation and exchange of best practices on some of the most pressing environmental and climate challenges confronting the world today.The Conference is proposed to be inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India,...

SC Collegium Recommends Appointment Of Chief Justices At 4 High Courts

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the appointment of Chief Justices at four High Courts. At the meeting held on August 31, the Collegium resolved to recommend Justice Sanjay K Agarwal, presently serving as a Judge of the Chhattisgarh High Court, as the Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court. The recommendation came amidst the controversy surrounding Rajasthan High Court Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma, against whom Supreme Court Judge Justice Sandeep Mehta...

After Supreme Court Judge's Complaint Against Rajasthan HC Acting CJ, SC Collegium Recommends Permanent CJ Appointment

The Supreme Court Collegium has passed a notification on August 31, 2026, recommending the appointment of Justice Sanjay K. Agrawal as Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court. Justice Agarwal is presently a judge of the Chhattisgarh High Court.The decision was made amid controversy over "misuse of powers" by Acting Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court, Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma. It is to be noted that Justice Sandeep Mehta of the Supreme Court had recently written a...

Unfortunate If CJI's Office Asked NLSIU Students To 'Re-Invite' Him For Convocation : NALSAR Students Bar Council

"It is particularly concerning, and deserves condemnation, that students were asked to issue a public letter of 're-invitation' to the CJI," the SBC said.

Rajasthan High Court Advocates Strike Against Acting Chief Justice SP Sharma

The Advocates practising before the Jodhpur and Jaipur benches of the Rajasthan High Court have launched a strike against the Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma, alleging misuse of powers. A video has been circulated on social media showing the advocates sitting in the corridors of the High Court and chanting slogans.The protest followed recent letters sent by Justice Sandeep Mehta of the Supreme Court to Chief Justice of India Surya Kant accusing ACJ Sharma of misusing his...

Delhi Court Imposes 8-Year Sentence On Sukesh Chandrashekhar For Impersonating Supreme Court Judge To Secure Bail

Court must convey to the convict and men of his ilk that cost of attacking the institution of justice isn't unconsequential, the Court said.

Bhima Koregaon Case: NIA Court Refuses To Cancel Bail Of Sudha Bharadwaj & 3 Others For Attending Press Club Event

A Special Court on Saturday (August 29) refused to cancel the bail granted to four rights activists booked in the Bhima Koregaon-Elgar Parishad case. The Special Court has, however, 'cautioned' the accused persons against breaching the conditions imposed on them while granting them bail.Special Judge Chakor Baviskar dismissed the application filed by the National Investigation Agency...

NLU Delhi Student Body Urges NLSIU To Reconsider Decision To Cancel Convocation

'The concerns and views expressed by the graduating students should not have resulted in the cancellation of the convocation itself," the NLU Student Body stated.

UP Judicial Services Association Seeks Action Over Alleged Interference In Gonda Judge's Judicial Work

The Uttar Pradesh Judicial Services Association has sought appropriate action from the state government over the alleged interference of Devi Patan Mandal Commissioner Durga Shakti Nagpal in the judicial functioning of Civil Judge (Senior Division), Gonda, Shabina Khan.In a letter addressed to the Chief Secretary, Uttar Pradesh Government, dated August 26, 2026, the Association referred...

Renukaswamy Murder Case: Bengaluru Court Directs Examination Of Approver Pradosh Rao Next Week

A Bengaluru Court on Friday (August 28) directed that accused-turned-approver Pradosh S Rao shall be examined as a prosecution witness on September 2 in the Renukaswamy murder case.LVIII Additional City Civil and Sessions Court Judge S.M Sambrani also noted the submission of actor Darshan, accused no. 2, who sought to adjourn the examination of Pradosh until September 2, stating that they...