Bar Council Of India Seeks Details On Mamata Banerjee's Enrollment Status After Her Appearance Before Calcutta HC In Lawyer's Robes

The Bar Council of India (BCI) has sought detailed information from the Bar Council of West Bengal regarding the enrollment and practice status of former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee after she appeared before the Calcutta High Court on Wednesday wearing advocate's robes and white bands.In a letter dated May 14, 2026 addressed to the Secretary of the State Bar Council of West...

Rajasthan State Legal Services Authority Organises Free Women's Health Check-up Camp On Mother's Day

The Rajasthan State Legal Services Authority (RSLSA), under the supervision of Hari Om Attri, Member Secretary, RSLSA, organised a “Free Health Check-up Camp for Women” on the occasion of Mother's Day at Central Park, C-Scheme, Jaipur, in an initiative dedicated to women's health, wellbeing and awareness.The programme was inaugurated by Mrs. Prerna Sharma as the Chief Guest along with...

Rajasthan State Legal Services Authority Inaugurates 'Jaipur Arbitration & Mediation Centre' To Strengthen ADR & Hybrid Dispute Resolution Framework

The Rajasthan State Legal Services Authority (RSLSA) inaugurated the “Jaipur Arbitration & Mediation Centre” at Vidhik Seva Sadan, Jaipur, on May 10, 2026, marking a major step towards strengthening arbitration, mediation and hybrid dispute resolution mechanisms in Rajasthan. The Centre was inaugurated by Justice Sandeep Mehta, Judge, Supreme Court of India, who attended the event as...

Bhiwandi Legal Fraternity Discusses Land, Compensation And RoW In Power Transmission Projects

A legal awareness programme was conducted at the Bhiwandi Court under the aegis of the Bhiwandi Taluka Bar Association, where more than 75 legal professionals and experts deliberated on legal and practical issues concerning power transmission projects.The session was led by Adv. Ravi Bhoir, President of the Association, along with Adv. Pramod Hajare. Discussions focused on the legal...

Sabarimala Reference : Live Updates From Supreme Court 9-Judge Bench [Day 16]

Today is the 16th day of arguments before the 9-judge bench of the Supreme Court in the Sabarimala reference.Apart from CJI Surya Kant, the Bench comprises Justice BV Nagarathna, Justice MM Sundresh, Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah, Justice Aravind Kumar, Justice Augustine George Masih, Justice Prasanna B Varale, Justice R Mahadevan and Justice Joymalya Bagchi.Day 1 Report : Not...

Karnataka Govt Withdraws 2022 Hijab Ban Order; Permits Religious Symbols Including Hijab, Turban, Rudraksha With Prescribed Uniform

Karnataka Government on Wednesday [13 May] issued a significant government order nullifying with immediate effect its contentious February 2022 order that banned the wearing of hijab and other religious symbols in aided and private schools and pre university colleges.The new circular issued by the Department of School Education and Literacy has effectively withdrawn the earlier order,...

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : May 13, 2026

Links to today's reports :'Oral Dictation Not Final' : Supreme Court Slams Party Who Alleged Signed Order Favouring Adani Ports Was Not Same As Oral OrderAfter NEET-UG 2026 Cancellation, Plea In Supreme Court To Replace NTA & Conduct Fresh Exam Under Judicial SupervisionIBC | Appeals Must Be Filed With Certified Copy Of Impugned Order, Mere E-Filing Not Enough: Supreme...

Law College Hostels Will Become Boarding & Lodging Facilities If There's No Attendance Mandate : Supreme Court

The Court however did not stay the judgment of the Delhi High Court, which held that students cannot be barred from exam over low attendance.

NLSIU Bengaluru Students Protest Alleging Water Crisis & Overcrowding In Hostels; Allege Administrative Apathy

As the protest enters second day, students have been refusing to engage with the Registrar, and demanding VC intervention.

Supreme Court Orders SIT Probe Into Sale Of Spiritual Regeneration Movement Foundation Lands In UP

The Supreme Court has ordered the constitution of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) under the supervision of the Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary to probe the alleged fraudulent sale of lands belonging to the Spiritual Regeneration Movement Foundation of India, while setting aside an Allahabad High Court interim direction that had restrained police from filing a chargesheet in the case. A bench...

No Fitness Certificate Or Permit For Public Service Vehicles Without Tracking Devices & Emergency Panic Buttons: Supreme Court

The Court ordered retrofitting of VLTDs and panic buttons in public service vehicles registered up to December 2018

No Concept Of Lane Driving In India, Most Accidents Due To That : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Tuesday remarked that there is effectively “no concept of lane driving in India” as it dealt with a batch of matters concerning road safety compliance.A bench comprising Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice KV Viswanathan was hearing the matter S Rajaseekaran v. Union of India, in which the Court has been issuing directions from time to time for road safety.During...