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LiveLaw Breaking News Alerts: 08 October 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 urgent interim...
Jharkhand High Court Holds Mega Blood Donation Camp In Association With Legal Services Committee, Advocates' Association, Sadar Hospital & Others
The Jharkhand High Court held a “Mega Blood Donation Camp” on October 7, 2026, at the Judges' Recreation Hall, Room No. 2A/001, Ground Floor, Advocate Block-2, High Court of Jharkhand, Ranchi.The camp was organised by the Jharkhand High Court Legal Services Committee in association with the Advocates' Association, High Court of Jharkhand; Ranchi Police; Sadar Hospital, Ranchi; High...
NCW Holds Consultation On State-Specific Laws, Highlights Women's Property Rights And Access To Justice
The National Commission for Women (NCW), in collaboration with the Maharashtra State Commission for Women (MSCW) and the School of Law, Rights & Constitutional Governance (SLRCG), Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai, organised a consultation on the “Review of State-Specific Laws” at TISS, Mumbai, on October 5.NCW Chairperson Smt. Vijaya Rahatkar was the Chief Guest....
Shiv Sena Row | Supreme Court Questions ECI Using 'Legislative Majority' Test, Asks Why Official Symbol Wasn't Withheld From Both Factions
Why did the ECI not explore the option of cancelling the official symbol if other tests to ascertain the real party were not conclusive?the Court asked.
Supreme Court Flags Delhi HC Judgment Impeding Speedy Execution Of Civil Decrees
The Supreme Court today(October 7) orally said that it will have to do something about a division bench judgment of the Delhi High Court that is apparently coming in the way of the Court in expeditiously disposing of the execution petitions. At the same time, it expressed some hope considering that in the last six months, a significant number of execution petitions have been disposed...
Supreme Court Refuses To Interfere With Interim Bail To Congress Nandigram Candidate Milan Pradhan
The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the interim bail granted to Congress candidate Milan Pradhan, who is contesting the Nandigram Assembly by-election, observing that the purpose of the relief was to enable him to contest the election and participate in the counting of votes.Pradhan was arrested on 18th September, 2026 in criminal cases dating back 19 years arising from the 2007...
CJI Surya Kant To Preside NLSIU Convocation; Arundhati Nag To Be Chief Guest
The NLSIU students had earlier opposed the CJI being the Chief Guest of the ceremony.
Police's Condition In Uttar Pradesh Is A Mess: Allahabad High Court Orally Rebukes Noida Cops Over Man's Illegal Detention
The police's condition in this state is a mess; the officers think they can do anything and get away with it : HC said
Mumbai Court Discharges One In Bulli Bai App Case; Says Merely Following The App Is Not An Offence
A Magistrate Court in Mumbai on Tuesday (October 6) discharged one Vishal Jha, one of the accused in the infamous Bulli Bai app cases, wherein morphed photos of over 100 influential Muslim women were put up for "auction."Judge Raju Ingle noted Jha's contention that no offence was made out against him even if charge-sheet is read as it is against him. The judge further noted the contention...
'Make A Good Movie, You Can Restore Your Image': CJI To Rajpal Yadav After He Deposits 1.15 Cr In Cheque Bounce Cases
While interacting with Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav, who suffered a cheque dishonour case conviction, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant today suggested on a lighter note that the actor make new movies to entertain the public and restore his public image. Yadav, who was personally present in Court, told the bench comprising CJI Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V Mohana that he...
Supreme Court Requests Allahabad High Court Chief Justice To Examine Giving Priority To Pension Cases
The Supreme Court has requested the Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court to examine whether matters relating to non-release of pension cases can be given prioritised hearing and early disposal, noting that the petitioner's writ petition has not been listed before the High Court for nearly two years, despite his application for early hearing. A bench of Justice KV Viswanathan and...