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...

Remarks About Sikhs | 'Mere Apprehension Of Offence No Ground For FIR' : Varanasi Court Rejects Plea For FIR Against Rahul Gandhi

A Court in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi district last week dismissed an application filed under Section 173(4) BNSS seeking registration of an FIR against Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, for his alleged 'provocative' remarks about the Sikh community made during his US visit earlier this year. The Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, MP/MLA Court, Varanasi noted...

Hyderabad Court Restrains Infringement Of Actor Chiranjeevi's Personality Rights; Says His Voice, Image & Titles Are His 'USP'

A Hyderabad Court in an interim order last month, restrained various media platforms, YouTube channels, clothing companies and other entities from using names and titles associated with former state minister and Telugu actor Chiranjeevi for commercial use, thereby protecting his personality rights. In doing so the court held that if the actor's reputation was damaged due to...

Delhi Court Rejects Bail Plea Saying It Was Too Bulky & Voluminous With 500 Pages

A Delhi POCSO Court on Friday dismissed a bail plea filed by an accused running approximately 500 pages saying that it was too voluminous and bulky. Special POCSO judge Ramesh Kumar of Karkardooma Courts said that adjudication of the bail plea is going to consume precious judicial time. The FIR was registered last year at Kalyanpuri police station. The matter was heard in-camera. As the bail...

'No Physical Evidence, Only Delayed Witness Statements': Umar Khalid Tells Court In Delhi Riots UAPA Case

Former JNU scholar Umar Khalid on Friday told a Delhi Court that the Delhi riots larger conspiracy case under UAPA is not a case of any physical evidence but involves only statements recorded by the Delhi Police months after the incident. Senior Advocate Trideep Pais made the submission on behalf of Khalid before Additional Sessions Judge Sameer Bajpai of Karkardooma Courts, while...