University Of Sydney Awards Professor Upendra Baxi Honorary Doctorate

Professor Upendra Baxi has been awarded honorary doctorate by the University of Sydney in recognition of his legal scholarship and unwavering pursuit of social justice. The award was conferred at Delhi on Monday (31 August). The ceremony was presided by Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) of University of Sydney, Professor Mike Ryan.The citation was written by Justice Michael Kirby, former...

NGT To Host International Conference On 'The Future Of Environemnt & Climate Dynamics 2026'

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) is organising a two-day International Conference on “The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics – 2026” on 19 and 20 September 2026 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The Conference seeks to provide a distinguished global platform for dialogue, deliberation and exchange of best practices on some of the most pressing environmental and climate...

SC Collegium Recommends Appointment Of Chief Justices At 4 High Courts

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the appointment of Chief Justices at four High Courts. At the meeting held on August 31, the Collegium resolved to recommend Justice Sanjay K Agarwal, presently serving as a Judge of the Chhattisgarh High Court, as the Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court. The recommendation came amidst the controversy surrounding Rajasthan High Court Acting...

After Supreme Court Judge's Complaint Against Rajasthan HC Acting CJ, SC Collegium Recommends Permanent CJ Appointment

The Supreme Court Collegium has passed a notification on August 31, 2026, recommending the appointment of Justice Sanjay K. Agrawal as Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court. Justice Agarwal is presently a judge of the Chhattisgarh High Court.The decision was made amid controversy over "misuse of powers" by Acting Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court, Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma....

Unfortunate If CJI's Office Asked NLSIU Students To 'Re-Invite' Him For Convocation : NALSAR Students Bar Council

"It is particularly concerning, and deserves condemnation, that students were asked to issue a public letter of 're-invitation' to the CJI," the SBC said.

Rajasthan High Court Advocates Strike Against Acting Chief Justice SP Sharma

The Advocates practising before the Jodhpur and Jaipur benches of the Rajasthan High Court have launched a strike against the Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma, alleging misuse of powers. A video has been circulated on social media showing the advocates sitting in the corridors of the High Court and chanting slogans.The protest followed recent letters sent by Justice Sandeep Mehta...

Delhi Court Imposes 8-Year Sentence On Sukesh Chandrashekhar For Impersonating Supreme Court Judge To Secure Bail

Court must convey to the convict and men of his ilk that cost of attacking the institution of justice isn't unconsequential, the Court said.

Bhima Koregaon Case: NIA Court Refuses To Cancel Bail Of Sudha Bharadwaj & 3 Others For Attending Press Club Event

A Special Court on Saturday (August 29) refused to cancel the bail granted to four rights activists booked in the Bhima Koregaon-Elgar Parishad case. The Special Court has, however, 'cautioned' the accused persons against breaching the conditions imposed on them while granting them bail.Special Judge Chakor Baviskar dismissed the application filed by the National Investigation Agency...

NLU Delhi Student Body Urges NLSIU To Reconsider Decision To Cancel Convocation

'The concerns and views expressed by the graduating students should not have resulted in the cancellation of the convocation itself," the NLU Student Body stated.

UP Judicial Services Association Seeks Action Over Alleged Interference In Gonda Judge's Judicial Work

The Uttar Pradesh Judicial Services Association has sought appropriate action from the state government over the alleged interference of Devi Patan Mandal Commissioner Durga Shakti Nagpal in the judicial functioning of Civil Judge (Senior Division), Gonda, Shabina Khan.In a letter addressed to the Chief Secretary, Uttar Pradesh Government, dated August 26, 2026, the Association referred...

Renukaswamy Murder Case: Bengaluru Court Directs Examination Of Approver Pradosh Rao Next Week

A Bengaluru Court on Friday (August 28) directed that accused-turned-approver Pradosh S Rao shall be examined as a prosecution witness on September 2 in the Renukaswamy murder case.LVIII Additional City Civil and Sessions Court Judge S.M Sambrani also noted the submission of actor Darshan, accused no. 2, who sought to adjourn the examination of Pradosh until September 2, stating that they...

74-Yr-Old Separatist Shabir Ahmed Shah Getting Medical Treatment As Needed; NIA Court Directs No 'Unnecessary Handcuffing'

The Special Judge, NIA Cases, Jammu has directed jail authorities to ensure specialized medical treatment for 74-year-old undertrial Separatist Shabir Ahmed Shah whenever required, while also directing that he should not be unnecessarily handcuffed while being taken from jail to a hospital or court.The order was passed on an application filed by Shah seeking immediate medical treatment and...