Kerala High Court Judge Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas Completes Ironman 70.3 Triathlon Held In Goa

Kerala High Court judge Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas has completed the world-class Ironman 70.3 held in Goa last weekend.Ironman 70.3 Goa is the half-Ironman triathlon held annually in Goa that offers qualifying slots for the Ironman 70.3 World Championship.The contestants have to cover 70.3 miles (about 113 km), including a 1.9 km swim, 90 km cycling and 21.1 km half marathon race, in a...

Kalpi Bar Body President Allegedly Abducted & Murdered After Being Lured Into Car On Pretext Of Discussing Case; 3 Arrested

A 70-year-old advocate and 4-time president of the Kalpi Bar Association, Gayadin Ahirwar, was allegedly abducted and murdered on Saturday. He was purportedly lured into a car by men posing as clients seeking to discuss a case. Jalaun Police suspect that the killing was linked to a long-standing land dispute. Police have arrested three accused and the alleged mastermind. A suspected...

LiveLaw Breaking News Alerts: 02 November 2026

LiveLaw is introducing a new feature —'Breaking News Alerts' — designed to keep our readers instantly updated on the most important judicial developments. With real-time coverage of urgent pronouncements and orders from the Supreme Court and High Courts, this feature ensures that critical updates reach you the moment they happen. Whether it's a landmark ruling or an interim order,...

Justice Vikram Nath Addresses Global Forum On Mothers In Detention And Their Children

Supreme Court Judge Justice Vikram Nath and Bombay High Court Chief Justice Mahesh Chandra Tripathi addressed the inaugural session of the global forum Caregivers Under Trial: A Global Forum on Mothers in Detention and Their Children, held at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai, on November 1, 2026.Justice Vikram Nath, who is also the Executive Chairperson of the National...

'Accused Not Produced Before Trial Court For Nearly 14 Months', Supreme Court Seeks Explanation From Bihar Police & Gaya Court

The Court called it an undesirable development after finding that even the trial court didn't require the production of the accused before it.

'Society That Treats Tradition As Beyond Scrutiny Fails To Reform Unjust Practices': Justice Ujjal Bhuyan Bats For Scientific Temper

Justice Bhuyan also urged to reject the binary of 'us' v 'them' and embrace the spirit of oneness in the Constitution.

CJI Surya Kant Confers NR Madhava Menon Memorial Award On Attorney General R Venkataramani

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Saturday conferred the second Professor (Dr.) N.R. Madhava Menon Memorial 'Tribute of Honour' Award on Attorney General for India R Venkataramani at a ceremony held in Ernakulam, Kerala.In his address, the CJI highlighted the enduring legacy of Professor N.R. Madhava Menon, widely regarded as the father of modern legal education in India, and...

Collegium Remains Male-Dominated, Must Invite Woman Judges : Justice Ujjal Bhuyan

When the selection criteria is objective, women get better representation in the judiciary, Justice Bhuyan said.

Kochi Mercedes Benz Crash: Kerala Court Directs Cyber Police To Take Down Social Media Posts Revealing Minor's Details

A Kerala court on Saturday (October 31) directed the cyber police to take down the social media posts that are giving details about the 17-year-old accused in the fatal accident in Kochi involving a Mercedes-Benz.According to the FIR registered by the Cheranalloor Police, the car rammed into the scooter ridden by 55-year-old street food vendor Jayabalakrishnan at around 2:00 am on Sunday...

'Jagirdar Has No Title, Land Vests In Govt' : Supreme Court Rejects Claims To 550 Acres Miyapur Land In Telangana

The Supreme Court on Thursday (29 October) dismissed appeals claiming title over lands in Miyapur, Telangana, and upheld the declaration that the government is the rightful owner. It also held that a jagirdar is not a title holder, that the lands vested in the State government when jagirs were abolished in 1949, and that the revenue entries relied on by one set of claimants were bogus and...

SCBA Seeks Exemption For Advocates' Vehicles From BS-VI Rule In Delhi

The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has approached the Supreme Court administration seeking intervention over the restrictions on vehicles that do not conform to BS-VI emission standards in Delhi, citing the difficulties the move could cause for advocates commuting to the Supreme Court.In a letter dated October 31, 2026, addressed to the Secretary General of the Supreme Court, SCBA...

Kerala Court Dismisses Jiostar's Appeal Against Halt Of Webseries 'Anali' Allegedly Based On Koodathayi Murders

A Kerala court on Saturday (October 31) refused to vacate the temporary injunction order halting the release of JioHotstar webseries 'Anali', which is allegedly based on the Koodathayi murders.Smt. Ampilichandran P.B., Second Addl. Sub Judge, Ernakulam dismissed the appeal filed by Jiostar Private Ltd.The order to halt the series was passed in an injunction suit filed by prime accused...