Bengaluru Court Restrains Publication Of Defamatory Content Against Reporter TV, Directs Take Down Of Links

The Bengaluru Principal City Civil and Sessions Court has passed an ad-interim order restraining various Malayalam TV channels, newspapers and online platforms from publication of defamatory content against Reporter Broadcasting Corporation Pvt Ltd, the company which owns and runs the Malayalam news channel Reporter TV.The Court also directed that certain URLs, which allegedly carried...

Three Arrested For Alleged 'Revenge Attack' On Judge's Residence In Madhya Pradesh's Anuppur District

Three men were reportedly arrested on Sunday (October 26) for allegedly threatening a Judicial Magistrate First Class, damaging and pelting stones at his residence.According to a report by PTI, the accused, identified as Priyanshu Singh, Devendra Kewat and Manikesh Singh, allegedly damaged the property, hurled stones and threatened to kill the Judicial Magistrate First Class of Kotma...

Punjab Court Directs Social Media Platforms To Remove Deep Fake Videos Of CM Bhagwant Mann, Asks Google To Make It Non-Searchable

A Punjab court has directed Meta Platforms Inc. (Facebook) to immediately remove and block objectionable AI-generated content impersonating Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, observing that the material appeared indecent, sordid, and potentially capable of disturbing public order.Judicial Magistrate Sarveesha Sharma said, "This court has gone through the contents of objectionable material and is...

Expert Committee Constituted To Recommend Reforms To CLAT; Public Suggestions Invited Till November 4

The Advisory Board of the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs), chaired by Justice Indu Malhotra, has constituted an Expert Committee to recommend medium- and long-term reforms to the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) for both the undergraduate and postgraduate examinations. The reforms proposed by the Committee will be implemented from CLAT 2027 onwards.Composition of the CommitteeThe Committee comprises some of the leading legal academics:· Prof. Dev Saif Gangjee, Professor of...

Delhi Court Imposes ₹6 Lakh Cost On Lawyer Mehmood Pracha For Plea To Set Aside Ayodhya Verdict Citing Ex-CJI Chandrachud's Remarks

A Delhi Court has imposed Rs. 6 lakh costs on lawyer Mehmood Pracha for filing a plea seeking setting aside of the 2019 Ayodhya verdict citing certain remarks made by former CJI, Justice DY Chandrachud, in a speech.Calling it frivolous and luxurious litigation, District Judge Dharmender Rana of Patiala House Courts upheld the costs of Rs. 1 lakh imposed on Pracha by a lower court and...

Union Govt Committed To Improve Judicial Infrastructure, Must Ensure Justice Remains Within Reach Of Citizens: Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal

Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Sunday addressed a gathering on the occasion of the inauguration of a heritage building at Madras High Court.In speaking of the rich heritage of Madras High Court, he remarked, “This court has been a guiding light for the entire nation. As we inaugurate this additional heritage court building let it be a reaffirmation of our…resolve to ensure that justice...

Punjab & Haryana Bar Council Seeks Procedure Adopted By HC In Designating Seniors, Says Complaint Received About Nepotism

The Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana has sought details of the procedure adopted by the High Court in designating Senior Advocates, following complaints alleging nepotism and lack of transparency in the selection process.The Punjab and Haryana High Court on October 20, has designated 76 lawyers as Senior Advocates, among those elevated, five are women. 210 advocates had applied for...

Centre Notifies Enforcement of Key Nomination Related Provisions of Banking Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025 From November 1

The Central Government, through the Ministry of Finance, has issued a notification stating that few key provisions of the Banking Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025 [2025 Amending Act]― relating to nomination, shall come into effect on November 1, 2025.The 2025 Amending Act, which was first notified on April 15, 2025, prescribed amendments in the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934; Banking Regulation...

Lok Pal Dismisses Complainant Alleging Gender Segregation In University, Says Matter Beyond Its Jurisdiction

The Lokpal of India has dismissed a complaint filed against the Vice Chancellor of Sathyabama University, Chennai, observing that the case falls outside its jurisdiction under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013.The complaint, dated October 4, 2025, had alleged that the Vice Chancellor misused his authority by enforcing gender segregation in classrooms, prohibiting male and female students...

Government Proposes Amendments To IT Rules To Mandate Labelling Of AI-Generated Content

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has proposed amendments to the Information Technology Rules to make clear labelling of content generated through artificial intelligence mandatory. The changes also seek to enhance the accountability of major social media platforms such as Facebook and YouTube, in a bid to curb the spread of deepfakes and misleading...

Punjab & Haryana Bar Council To Hold Extraordinary Meeting Over High Court's Method Of Designating Senior Advocates

The Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana will hold an extraordinary meeting on October 23 to deliberate on the method adopted by the High Court in designating Senior Advocates.The Punjab and Haryana High Court on October 20, has designated 76 lawyers as Senior Advocates, among those elevated, five are women. 210 advocates had applied for Senior designation in 2024.In a notice issued by Bar...

Kerala Court Grants Pre-Arrest Bail To Congress Councillor Booked For Sexually Harassing Woman, Abetting Her Suicide

A Sessions Court in Kerala granted anticipatory bail to General Secretary of Thiruvananthapuram District Congress Committee (DCC) and councillor of Neyyattinkara municipality Jose Franklin booked in an alleged case of sexual harassment where the woman went on to commit suicide. Franklin was accused of offences under Sections 74 [Assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to outrage...