Madhya Pradesh State Legal Services Authority Launches 'Surakshit Bachpan Abhiyan' Across State

The Madhya Pradesh State Legal Services Authority (MPSLSA) launched a statewide school-based awareness campaign titled 'Surakshit Bachpan Abhiyan' on November 1, 2026, at Indira Gandhi National Tribal University (IGNTU), Amarkantak, District Anuppur, Madhya Pradesh.The campaign was launched pursuant to the directions of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) and in furtherance of...

Supreme Court Expresses Pain Over Death Of Girl Due To School Pillar Collapse, Quashes Criminal Case Against Officer-Bearers

The Supreme Court on Monday (November 02) quashed criminal proceedings against the President and Superintendent of an Ashram School in Maharashtra, who were charged over the death of a 12-year old student after a pillar under construction on the school premises collapsed on her.A bench of Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice Manmohan quashed the proceedings, allowing the appeal against the...

Magistrate May Refuse Remand Of Accused If Detention Exceeded Reasonable Period Within 24-Hour Timeframe : Supreme Court

The detaining authority should ensure that detention should not extend beyond the reasonable period within the 24-hour period.

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : November 5, 2026

Links to the reports of November 5 :24-Hour Period For Production Before Magistrate Runs From Time Of Detention & Not From Formal Arrest : Supreme CourtSupreme Court Expresses Reservations Over Judgment Holding Right To Speedy Trial Cannot Override Stringent NDPS Bail ConditionsIn Freedom Fighters' Pension Claims, Authorities Must Take Practical Approach; Don't Insist On Strict Proof...

LiveLaw Academy Launches "Smart Civil Litigation: CPC, Digital Tools & Courtroom Practice" by Justice K. Kannan (Retd.)

LiveLaw Academy has announced a new online course titled "Smart Civil Litigation: CPC, Digital Tools & Courtroom Practice", to be taught by Justice K. Kannan (Retd.), former Judge of the Madras High Court and the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The 16-lecture programme begins on 5 December 2026, with classes every Saturday and Sunday until 24 January 2027. You can register for the course on the Academy website. Civil litigation is undergoing a significant transformation. From drafting...

Centre Supports Plea In Supreme Court Against Grant Of Perks To Judges Who Resign Amid Impeachment

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta on Wednesday submitted before the Supreme Court that the petitioner challenging the grant of perks and amenities to constitutional functionaries such as judges who resign to avoid removal proceedings appears to have a case.“I will take instructions and respond. I think the petitioner has a case. The petitioner seems to have a case. I will file a response,”...

Umar Khalid Moves Supreme Court Seeking Bail In Delhi Riots UAPA Case, Cites Near Expiry Of One Year Embargo

Former JNU scholar Umar Khalid has moved the Supreme Court seeking bail in the 2020 Delhi riots larger conspiracy case after the Delhi High Court denied him bail recently. He has submitted that the Supreme Court's one-year embargo imposed on the grant of bail was to expire soon. He also said that the other condition imposed by the Court for examination of protected witnesses by the...

Supreme Court Asks Trinamool MLA To Approach Calcutta HC For Expeditious Decision On Disqualification Pleas Against Rebel MLAs

The Supreme Court on Thursday disposed of a fresh petition filed by Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Sohandeb Chattopadhyay seeking expeditious adjudication of disqualification proceedings against 10 rebel party legislators, including West Bengal Leader of Opposition Ritabrata Banerjee, asking him to approach the Calcutta High Court.A bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice...

Merchants Cannot Pass On UPI Charges To Customers, MDR Necessary To Sustain UPI Ecosystem : NPCI Tells Supreme Court

96% of Person to Merchant transactions would remain free, the NPCI stated.

Sharjeel Imam Moves Supreme Court Seeking Bail In Delhi Riots UAPA Case, Says Prosecution Yet To Examine Even One Witness

Delhi riots larger conspiracy case accused Sharjeel Imam has approached the Supreme Court seeking bail after the Delhi High Court denied bail to him recently in 2020 North East Delhi riots registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). He has claimed that he should be granted bail as the prosecution has failed to examine protected witnesses and the one year embargo imposed...

Retired Meghalaya DGP Resigns From Supreme Court-Appointed Committee For Probing Violence During Student Protests

The petitioners had earlier raised concerns about appointment of Bishnoi to the Committee, but the Court refused to reconstitute it.

Can Arbitrator Sign Award After Warrant Of Appointment As High Court Judge? Supreme Court To Decide

The Supreme Court is set to decide whether a publication of an arbitral award by an arbitrator, after the release of a warrant of his appointment by the President asa High Court judge, would make the award invalid. A bench of Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Sheel Nagu issued notice on a plea filed against the Calcutta High Court's order, which had extended the mandate of an arbitral...