Reserved Candidate Selected On Open Merit Can Claim Better Reserved-Category Post Than Reserved Candidate Having Lower Marks: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court recently observed that a candidate belonging to a reserved category, who is otherwise eligible and has been selected in the open category on merit, is entitled to a better post under the reserved category than a reserved-category candidate who has secured lower marks.The bench of Justice MM Sundresh and Justice Prasanna B Varale said the legal position was settled and had...

'Bar Deserves Better': BCI Co-Chairman Demands Manan Kumar Mishra's Resignation

The letter alleges diversion of Rs. 150 crore funds to the newly formed trust of bar council, family appointments, and illegal action against NALSAR students

Gujarat High Court To Host 'GHAC Arbitration Week 2026' On Building Institutional Arbitration Ecosystem

The High Court of Gujarat, in collaboration with the Gujarat High Court Arbitration Centre (GHAC), is set to organise GHAC Arbitration Week 2026 from 4 to 6 September 2026 at GIFT City Club, Gandhinagar, on the theme “Building Gujarat's Institutional Arbitration Ecosystem” and under the tagline "Three Days - Three Stakeholders - One Vision". The opening ceremony is scheduled for September...

#TheLawChallenge : A Weekly Quiz For The Legally Curious By LiveLaw & QShala, Attractive Prizes For Winners

Welcome to the LiveLaw and QShala Law Trivia Quiz! We are excited to bring you this collaborative initiative — a law trivia-based quiz that will be held every Saturday. The quiz is entirely online, and you can participate by answering questions through the Google Form linked on this page.Ready for the Law Challenge is India's first comprehensive law quiz book for curious minds, published...

Contract Act | Limits Of Agent's Authority : Supreme Court Explains Law Of Agency

The Supreme Court has held that an agent's implied authority cannot extend to enlarging a risk or dispensing with a statutory precondition which the principal itself is not permitted to assume. The observation was made while hearing an appeal filed against an order passed by the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC), wherein the Commission had directed the appellant to pay...

BRICS+ Legal Forum Delegates Visit Supreme Court, Hold Bilateral Consultations Before Inauguration

Senior legal delegations participating in the 11th BRICS+ Legal Forum held bilateral meetings at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi on Friday, ahead of the formal inauguration of the Forum on August 22.The bilateral consultations, hosted by the Bar Association of India (BAI), brought together representatives of participating BRICS+ jurisdictions for discussions on strengthening...

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : August 21, 2026

Links to reports of August 21, 2025 :Supreme Court Issues Notice On Plea Challenging Inclusion Of District Police Chief In Kerala Public Prosecutor AppointmentsOnce Service Rules Say PSC's Decision Is Final, Govt Cannot Inquire Into Candidate's Eligibility: Supreme CourtSupreme Court Reduces Practice Condition For Judicial Service To 1 Year; Adds 1 Year Each Training & ClerkshipSupreme...

26/11 Mumbai Terror Attacks: Maharashtra Seeks Trial In Absentia Of 6 Pakistani Nationals Including Hafiz Saeed

The Maharashtra Government on Friday (August 21) urged a Court in Mumbai to prosecute in asbentia (in their absence) the six absconding Pakistani nationals including the handlers of banned outfit 'Lashkar-e-Taiba' - Hafiz Saeed and Zaki-Ur-Rehman Lakhvi, the main masterminds behind the deadly 26/11 terrorist attacks in the city.Sessions Judge Satyanarayan Navandar has granted time till...

400 Cases Settled On First Day Of Supreme Court's 'Samadhan Samaroh' Mediation Scheme

More than 400 cases were amicably settled on the first day of the Special Lok Adalat at the Supreme Court of India under the SAMADHAN SAMAROH 2026, as the apex court's initiative to promote consensual resolution of disputes entered its culmination phase on Friday.More than 600 cases were listed before 16 Special Lok Adalat Benches, each comprising two sitting judges of the Supreme Court,...

'Real Learning Happens In Courtroom, No Matter How Much You Read In College' : Justice Sanjay Karol To Young Lawyers

Retiring Supreme Court Judge Justice Sanjay Karol on Friday said the strength of the judiciary lies in a strong Bar and urged young lawyers to attend court regularly, make the most of every opportunity and remain courteous to senior members of the Bar and the Bench.Speaking at his farewell organised by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), Justice Karol said the Bar is the “custodian of...

Plea In Supreme Court Challenges Manan Kumar Mishra's Tenure As BCI Chairman, Seeks Audit Of BCI Finances & Its Law College

The petitioner also sought a committee to examine the BCI's PEARL-FIRS Trust

At SCBA Farewell, CJI Surya Kant Praises Justice Sanjay Karol For Encouraging Young Lawyers

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Friday praised Justice Sanjay Karol for encouraging young lawyers appearing before him, saying that the judge often tells senior advocates when their juniors have argued a matter well before the bench and such words from a senior judge can mean far more to a young lawyer than any reassurance.Speaking at the Supreme Court Bar Association farewell for...