Civil Service Exams | UPSC Tells Supreme Court That It Has Decided To Publish Provisional Answer Keys After Prelims

In a major policy shift, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has informed the Supreme Court that it will publish the answer keys of the Civil Services Preliminary Examination after the test is conducted. The Commission revealed this in an affidavit filed in response to a writ petition seeking measures to improve transparency in the Civil Services Examination process.Currently,...

SC Judgment A Clear Message That India Governed By Rule Of Law & Not Rule Of Bulldozer : CJI BR Gavai In Mauritius

Chief Justice of India BR Gavai on Friday delivered the inaugural Sir Maurice Rault Memorial Lecture at the University of Mauritius, where he underscored that the essence of democracy lies in ensuring that law serves justice rather than becoming an instrument of arbitrary power.Speaking on the theme “Rule of Law in the Largest Democracy”, CJI Gavai said:“Legality alone does not...

Drishti IAS Penalised With Rs 5 Lakh Fine For Misleading UPSC Result Advertisement

CCPA Imposes ₹5 Lakh Penalty On Drishti IAS For Misleading UPSC Result AdvertisementThe Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a penalty of ₹5 lakh on Drishti IAS (VDK Eduventures Pvt. Ltd.) for publishing misleading advertisements about the results of the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2022.In its advertisement, Drishti IAS prominently claimed “216+ selections...

Zubeen Garg Death : Festival Organiser Approaches Supreme Court Seeking Transfer Of Investigation From Assam Police To NIA/CBI

He also sought a direction to the Union to procure the records of investigation carried out by Singapore authorities.

CJI BR Gavai On Three-Day Official Visit To Mauritius; Meets President, PM & Chief Justice

Chief Justice of India BR Gavai arrived in Mauritius on a three-day official visit at the invitation of the Chief Justice of Mauritius, Mrs. Rehana Bibi Mungly-Gulbul.Upon arrival, Justice Gavai, accompanied by his family, took part in the Gandhi Jayanti celebrations at the Mahatma Gandhi Institute (MGI) in Mauritius and paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary. The MGI,...

Ladakh Activist Sonam Wangchuk's Wife Moves Supreme Court Against His Detention

In a significant development, Ladakh social activist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk's wife, Gitanjali Angmo, has moved the Supreme Court challenging his detention.The writ petition, filed under Article 32 of the Constitution, was filed yesterday, following his detention on September 26 under the National Security Act in the wake of the protests which erupted in Ladakh over the demand...

PVR Inox's VPF Charge On Filmmakers Prima Facie Violates Competition Act : CCI Orders Probe

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on September 30 ordered an investigation against multiplex giant PVR Inox for allegedly abusing its dominant position in the film exhibition business by continuing to charge a Virtual Print Fee (VPF) from film producers. The probe was initiated following a complaint filed by The Film and Television Producers' Guild of India, which represents over 170...

Justice Surya Kant Pays Tribute To Mahatma Gandhi & Lal Bahadur Shastri On Their Birth Anniversary

On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, Supreme Court judge Justice Surya Kant paid rich tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri, describing their ideals as timeless guiding lights for the nation. Speaking after visiting the statue of Mahatma Gandhi installed in the Court premises, Justice Kant said the moment stirred in him a profound sense of peace...

'Backward Classes More Than 50% Of Population' : Madhya Pradesh Govt Defends Increase Of OBC Quota To 27% In Supreme Court

Backward classes have negligible representation in the State's services, the Govt said.

'Vehicle For Vengeance' : Supreme Court Quashes Case Lodged By Woman Accusing Her Colleague Of Rape On False Marriage Promise

The Supreme Court recently quashed a chargesheet lleging rape on the pretext of marriage, holding that the criminal proceedings were instituted as an afterthought and with an ulterior motive.A Bench of Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh set aside a Madhya Pradesh High Court order that had refused to quash the proceedings, and observed that the FIR was filed only...

TET Mandate Shouldn't Apply To Teachers Appointed Before 2010 : Tamil Nadu Govt's Review Plea In Supreme Court

The Tamil Nadu Government has filed a review petition in the Supreme Court against the recent judgment which mandated Teachers' Eligibility Test (TET) qualification for teachers.The judgment, delivered on September 1, held that even teachers who were appointed before the enactment of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 (RTE Act) must acquire TET qualification...

LiveLaw Academy Launches New Judiciary Prep Booster Test Series [Civil Law]

LiveLaw Academy has announced the launch of its latest Judiciary Prep Booster Test Series, designed to provide structured, exam-oriented practice for aspiring judges.The series covers four key subjects that form the backbone of Civil Judge and Higher Judiciary examinations: Indian Contract Act, 1872Specific Relief Act, 1963Code of Civil Procedure, 1908Limitation Act, 1963Each subject pack follows a 5-day structured schedule including3 Objective Tests → 100 Questions | 1.5 Hours | 100 Marks...