NALSAR To Host M.K. Nambyar Memorial Lecture Series 2026 Featuring Prof. Dinesha Samararatne

The M.K. Nambyar SAARC Law Centre for Advanced Legal Studies at NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad, has announced the M.K. Nambyar Memorial Lecture Series 2026, to be delivered by Prof. (Dr.) Dinesha Samararatne, Professor at the Faculty of Law, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.This year's lecture series is titled “Constitutional Governance in South Asia: Perspectives from Sri Lanka”...

Sabarimala Gold Theft: Kerala Court Grants Statutory Bail To Smart Creations CEO Pankaj Bhandari & Jeweller Roddam

The Court of the Enquiry Commissioner and Special Judge, Kollam on Thursday (March 19) granted statutory bail to Smart Creations CEO Pankaj Bhandari and Jeweller Roddam Pandurangaiah Govardhan, who are arrayed in the Sabarimala gold theft case.A detailed order is awaited.Dr. C.S. Mohit, Special Judge, allowed the bail pleas of Bhandari and Govardhanan in the cases relating to misappropriation...

Elective Nature Of Surgery No Ground To Deny Treatment In Custody: Delhi Court Orders Tahir Hussain's Operation In 15 Days

A Delhi Court on Friday directed the State to ensure that Delhi riots accused Tahir Hussain's surgery for inguinal hernia is conducted within 15 days and that he is provided with post operative care in hospital as well as in jail. Additional Sessions Judge Parveen Singh of Karkardooma Courts disposed of the interim bail plea filed by Hussain in relation to FIR 65 of 2020 registered during...

Ganga Iftar Party Row | Varanasi Court Remands 14 Accused To Judicial Custody Until April 1

A Court in Varanasi has remanded a group of 14 persons to 14 days' judicial custody in connection with an FIR over allegedly hurting the religious sentiments of Hindus by organising an 'Iftar' party on a boat in the middle of the Ganga and throwing bones and food waste into the River. All the accused will remain in judicial custody until April 1, 2026. The next hearing in this case will...

40-Hour Mediation Training For Hearing And Speech-Impaired Professionals Will Bolster Inclusive Justice: MP Chief Justice

A 40-hour mediation training programme for hearing and speech-impaired professionals and sign language interpreters will bolster inclusive justice, said Chief Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva.In a landmark initiative towards ensuring inclusive access to justice, the Madhya Pradesh State Legal Services Authority conducted a five-day, 40-hour mediation training programme for hearing and...

After 8 Years In Jail Under UAPA, Delhi Court Acquits Two Booked For Terror Conspiracy; Flags Serious Gaps In Police Case

A Delhi Court on Thursday acquitted two men in a case registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and the Arms Act, saying that there was a “great deal of doubt” about the recovery of arms and ammunition in the manner as alleged by the Delhi Police's Special Cell.Additional Sessions Judge Amit Bansal of Patiala House Courts held that the presence of the FIR number on...

Bengaluru Court Issues John Doe Injunction Restraining Derogatory Content On Pawan Kalyan Starrer 'Ustaad Bhagath Singh'

In a case filed by Mythri Movie Makers, the Bengaluru City Civil and Sessions Court has ordered a 'John Doe' temporary injunction on the circulation of derogatory content or news about the Pawan Kalyan starrer 'Ustad Bhagath Singh', which has been released in theatres today. “….Issue exparte temporary injunction order against defendants etc. restraining them from telecasting,...

Merely Using Words 'Bully' Or 'Unprofessional' On Social Media Not Defamation: Delhi Court

A Delhi Court has recently observed that mere use of words “bully” or “unprofessional” on social media do not amount to defamation and do not even have the tendency of being defamatory. “The Court cannot knock down reasonable expressions of criticism on social media under the garb of law of defamation,” District Judge Arvind Bansal of Tiz Hazari Courts observed. The judge made...

Baramulla Consumer Commission Fines IndiGo ₹89K For Loss Of Passenger's Baggage Due To Negligent Handling Of Group Luggage

The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Baramulla, has directed INDIGO Airlines to pay Rs. 89,000/- as compensation to passengers whose baggage was lost due to the airline's negligence in handling group luggage at Dammam Airport, holding that such conduct amounts to deficiency in service.The Commission was hearing a complaint filed by two passengers who had booked return...

Tahir Hussain Moves Delhi Court Seeking Interim Bail In Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy Case On Medical Grounds

Former Aam Aadmi Party Councillor Tahir Hussain has moved a Delhi Court seeking interim bail in relation to the 2020 North-East Delhi riots larger conspiracy case.Additional Sessions Judge Sameer Bajpai of Karkardooma Courts yesterday issued notice on the application and sought response of the Delhi Police. Hussain has filed the application for interim bail on the ground of his...

Kerala High Court Advocates' Association Wednesday Club To Hold Panel Discussion On Challenges Faced By Women In Legal Profession

The Kerala High Court Advocates' Association (KHCAA) is holding a panel discussion on the topic 'Breaking Barriers: Challenges Faced by Women in the Legal Profession and Way Forward' as part of its Wednesday Club.Dr. Justice A.K. Jayasankaran Nambiar would be the moderator for the event. The panelists for the discussion are former judge Retd. Justice V.G. Arun, Advocates Parvati Menon and...

Gujarat Court Sentences Five Convicts To 5-Years Imprisonment In 2016 Una Flogging Case

A Gujarat Court in Veraval, Gir Somanth district on Tuesday (March 17) sentenced five persons to 5-year imprisonment in the 2016 Una Flogging Case, pertaining to attack on four Dalit men for skinning the carcass of a dead cow in Una on July 11, 2016.It was alleged that the men were also illegally put in the police lockup and were beaten by police officials.As per a report by PTI, the...