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Supreme Court Senior Designation Committee Seeks Feedback On 293 Applications For Senior Designation
The Supreme Court has published a list of advocates who have applied for designation as Senior Advocates, inviting suggestions and views from stakeholders before the matter is placed before the Full Court.A notice issued on March 16, 2026 by the Committee for Designation of Senior Advocates (CDSA) states that applications were received pursuant to earlier notices dated February 12 and...
Madhya Pradesh SLSA Launches India's First 40-Hour Mediation Training Programme For Hearing-Impaired Professionals
In a significant step towards promoting inclusive access to justice, the Madhya Pradesh State Legal Services Authority (MPSLSA) has commenced India's first physical 40-hour Mediation Training Programme for hearing-impaired professionals and sign language interpreters. The five-day intensive training programme is being conducted in Indore in collaboration with the District Legal...
'We Can't Thrust Our Views' : Supreme Court On Plea To Reduce 5 Year LL.B Course As 4 Year
The Supreme Court on Monday observed that it cannot impose its views on matters concerning legal education while hearing a public interest litigation seeking reduction of the five year integrated LL.B. course to four years.A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi was hearing a petition filed by advocate Ashwini Upadhyay seeking the constitution of a...
After Supreme Court's Nudge, Haryana Govt Rejects Sanction To Prosecute Prof Ali Khan Mahmudabad For Posts On 'Operation Sindoor'
The Haryana Government on Monday informed the Supreme Court that it has refused to grant sanction to prosecute Ashoka University Professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad in the criminal case registered over his social media posts regarding “Operation Sindoor.”A Bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi, recording the submission made on behalf of the State by...
Liquor Policy Case : Live Updates From Delhi High Court | CBI Plea Against Arvind Kejriwal Discharge
The Delhi High Court will hear today CBI's plea challenging the trial court's order discharging all accused in the liquor policy case, including AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia.A bench of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma will hear the matter. Last week, while issuing notice on the CBI's revision petition, Justice Sharma had observed that some of the observations of the trial court...
Arvind Kejriwal Moves Supreme Court To Transfer CBI Liquor Policy Case From Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma
Arvind Kejriwal has filed a writ petition in the Supreme Court challenging the Delhi High Court's rejection of his request to transfer the CBI's petition challenging his discharge in the liquor policy case from the bench of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma.In the writ petiton filed today, Kejriwal has challenged the Delhi High Court Registrar General's order, which was issued on the basis of...
'Follow Kabbadi Raider's Discipline In Profession': CJI Surya Kant To Graduating Law Students
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Saturday urged graduating students to follow the discipline of a Kabaddi raider in their professional lives, emphasising the importance of ambition balanced with restraint, humility and a constant connection to one's roots.Delivering the convocation address at the 12th Convocation Ceremony of the Central University of Haryana at Mahendragarh, the Chief...
From Conflict To Compassion: Family Court Mediation Brings Amicable Resolution
In a positive example of how mediation helps resolve sensitive family disputes, a matrimonial case between husband and wife was amicably settled in the Court of Ms. Rekha, Principal Judge, Family Court, Panchkula. The couple, who were married in 2013 according to Hindu rites, were blessed with two daughters. Over time, misunderstandings and communication gaps led to marital discord, prompting...
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) And Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Monthly Digest: February 2026
SUPREME COURT Court's Permission Necessary For Further Investigation After Filing Final Report: Supreme Court Cause Title: PRAMOD KUMAR & ORS. VERSUS STATE OF U.P. & ORS The Supreme Court has held that the police can't proceed with further investigation on their own, and it is mandatory to obtain a leave of the court before doing further investigation under Section...
Sabarimala Reference : Consultation With Religious Scholars Needed Before Judicial Review Of Traditions, Kerala Govt To Supreme Court
The State submitted that PILs questioning a religious practice should not be ordinarily entertained if filed by a person not belonging to that religion, unless a grave human rights violation is involved.
1st National Lok Adalat Of 2026 Resolves 2.84 Crore Cases With Settlement Value Of ₹10,920.47 Crore
The 1st National Lok Adalat of 2026, held on March 14, concluded with the resolution of 2,84,14,329 cases, including 2,57,82,254 pre-litigation matters and 26,32,075 pending cases, with a combined settlement value of ₹10,920.47 crore.The Lok Adalat was organised under the leadership of Justice Surya Kant, Chief Justice of India and Patron-in-Chief of the National Legal Services...