Youth Must Shun Wealth Generated By Their Parents Through Corruption: Justice BV Nagarathna

Justice Nagarathna said people should develop a spiritual bent of mind to detach from materialistic possessions and render service to the nation.

First National Lok Adalat Of 2026 In Gujarat Scheduled For March 14

The first National Lok Adalat of 2026 for Gujarat is scheduled for March 14 and will be held in the High Court premises. A notice issued by the High Court Legal Services Committee states:"The High Court of Gujarat is contemplating to hold the National Lok Adalat on the above-mentioned subjects, specified by NALSA for the matters pending in the High Court of Gujarat, on 14-03-2026....

Supreme Court Directs Coal India To Appoint Candidate With Multiple Disabilities

The Supreme Court today(January 13) directed the Chairman of Coal India Limited to create a supernumerary post for one person, who was denied employment after having qualified for the interview in 2016 because she suffered from multiple disabilities. The vacancy advertisement did not mention multiple disabilities, and therefore, she had applied as a visually handicapped candidate. A...

Kerala Court Grants Custody Of Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil To Police In Third Rape Case

The Judicial First Class Magistrate Court, Thiruvalla on Tuesday (January 13) granted police custody of Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, who is charged with rape. Mamkootathil was arrested on Sunday (January 10) and has been in judicial custody since then. Today, the MLA was produced before the Magistrate. The Magistrate was considering the custody application along with the bail...

Will Hold Authorities & Dog Feeders Liable For Every Stray Dog Attack, Says Supreme Court

"Who should be held accountable when dogs attack a 9-year-old? The organization that is feeding them?" the Court asked.

'Frivolous Petition' : Supreme Court Rejects Plea To Remove Savarkar's Portrait From Parliament

The petition was withdrawn after the Court warned that it will impose Rs 1 lakh cost on the petitioner.

Right To Education Act | Ensure Admission Of Poor Students For Free Education In Private Schools : Supreme Court

The Court stated that ensuring the admission of such students must be seen as a "national mission."

Mastering the IBC: Principles, Practice & Commercial Wisdom With Rajasekhar V.K, Former NCLT Member

LiveLaw Academy has launched an online course titled “Mastering the IBC: Principles, Practice & Commercial Wisdom”, with Rajasekhar V.K, Former NCLT Member focusing on a structured and jurisprudential understanding of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC). The course will commence on 7th February 2026 and will be conducted over 14 bi-weekly sessions, comprising 28 hours of instruction. You can register hereAbout the Course The course is designed to offer participants a clear...

Supreme Court Delivers Split Verdict On Validity Of S.17A Prevention Of Corruption Act Mandating Prior Sanction For Investigation

A two-judge bench of the Supreme Court today delivered a split verdict on the constitutionality of Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, inserted by the 2018 amendment, which mandates that there should be a prior sanction from the Government to launch an investigation against a public servant under the Act.While Justice BV Nagarathna held that Section 17A is unconstitutional,...

Stray Dogs Case : Live Updates From Supreme Court Hearing

Supreme Court to continue hearing today at 10.30 AM the Stray Dogs case Bench: Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and NV Anjaria Last week, the matter was heard on 3 days, with the Bench primarily examining the issue of stray dogs in institutional premises and noting the failure of municipal authorities Intervenors (dog lovers and NGOs) pray for modification of the Court's earlier...

Justice Vikram Nath Addresses IIT Delhi On National Youth Day; NALSA Launches Student Awareness Resource On Ragging

The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, observed National Youth Day at the IIT Delhi campus on 12 January 2026, commemorating the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda and reaffirming the role of youth in nation-building through values, discipline, and social responsibility.The programme was graced by Justice Vikram...

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : January 12, 2026

Links to reports published on Jan 12.