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NALSA Holds North Zone Regional Conference On “Enhancing Access to Justice” In Dehradun; Justice J.K. Maheshwari Emphasises People-Centric Justice System
The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), in collaboration with the Uttarakhand State Legal Services Authority (UKSLSA), convened the North Zone Regional Conference on “Enhancing Access to Justice” on April 11, 2026, at Taj Mussoorie Foothills, Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The theme of the conference was “Justice Beyond Barriers: Rights, Rehabilitation and Reform for the...
Independent Cooperative Societies Not 'State' Under Art 12; Their Election Process Not Amenable To Writ Jurisdiction: Supreme Court
In a dispute pertaining to election of the Management Committee of District Milk Unions in Rajasthan, the Supreme Court recently held that District Milk Unions are independent co-operative societies not amenable to writ jurisdiction of High Courts.A bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and R Mahadevan observed that the Rajasthan High Court erred in entertaining pleas challenging bye-laws framed by...
Investments Of Multi State Co-Operative Societies Must Align With Society's Own Business As Per Bye-Laws: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has held that a multi-state co-operative society can invest in another company, including as a resolution applicant under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, only if the target company is either its subsidiary or engaged in the “same line of business”.A bench of Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice KV Viswanathan clarified that Section 64 of the Multi-State...
'Technology A Constitutional Instrument' : CJI Surya Kant Launches e-Courts Phase III Project With₹7,200 Crore Outlay
The Chief Justice of India (CJI) today formally launched Phase III of the e-Courts project, involving an outlay of Rs 7210 crores, describing it as a transformative step aimed at making justice delivery seamless, inclusive, and accessible across the country. Addressing a two-day National Conference on Judicial Digital Transformation held in New Delhi, CJI Surya Kant emphasised that...
Right To Contest Co-operative Society Elections Subject To Statutory Limitations : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court recently reiterated that neither the right to vote nor the right to contest an election is a fundamental right. The two rights are distinct from each other, and the right to contest is subject to stricter regulations, such as, in terms of qualifications, disqualifications, and institutional requirements.A bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and R Mahadevan made the observation...
Complaint In Varanasi Court Seeks FIR Against Prof Madhu Kishwar Over Social Media Posts On PM Modi, CM Adityanath
A complaint case has been filed before a Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) in Varanasi seeking the registration of an FIR against academician and author Prof. Madhu Purnima Kishwar. The complaint, filed by Advocate Shashank Shekhar Tripathi, who is also the Convener of the BJP Legal Cell in the Kashi region, accuses Prof Kishwar of running a continuous, malicious and...
Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : April 10, 2026
Links to reports of April 10 :Court Cannot Substitute Its Decision In Place Of Authority's Discretion : Supreme Court Sets Aside Direction To GovernorTitle Suit Hit By 'Constructive Res Judicata' If Plaintiff Omitted It In Earlier Injunction Suit Where Title Was Disputed : Supreme CourtWest Bengal SIR | Supreme Court To Consider 'Freezing Date' Issue For Pending Appeals On April 13'Don't Rush...
Insolvency And Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Act, 2026 – Comprehensive Analysis
Executive Summary: The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Act, 2026 (enacted April 2026) implements a series of extensive reforms to India's corporate insolvency regime. Building on the IBC 2016 framework and prior amendments, the new Act introduces creditor-driven mechanisms (notably a Creditor-Initiated Insolvency Resolution Process, CIIRP), strengthens creditor and Committee...
