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Sonam Wangchuk's Health Is Fine, Getting Best Treatment : Union Tells Supreme Court
The Supreme Court today(February 9) was orally informed by the Union Government that no progress has been made in reviewing the detention of Ladakh social activist Sonam Wangchuk, as he is in a "perfectly good" condition and is getting the best of the treatment in AIIMS Jodhpur, which he could not have gotten had he been in Ladakh. The Court, seemingly disappointed with the answer, reiterated...
Kuldeep Sengar's Appeal In Unnao Victim's Father's Death Case Be Heard Out Of Turn : Supreme Court To Delhi High Court
The Supreme Court today requested the Delhi High Court to afford "out-of-turn" hearing to former Uttar Pradesh MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar's appeal challenging his conviction and 10-year sentence in the case related to the custodial death of Unnao rape victim's father. The Court observed that the appeal be decided within three months. The Court also directed that the appeal filed by the...
West Bengal SIR : Live Updates From Supreme Court Hearing
The Supreme Court will hear today the petitions relating to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the State of West Bengal.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice NV Anjaria will take up the matters at 2PM.One of the petitioners is Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who is seeking that the upcoming assembly polls be held on...
'Balanced Order' : Supreme Court Affirms Madras HC Order Limiting Muslims' Worship At Thirupparankundram Hills In Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court today(February 9) refused to interfere with the judgment passed by the Madras High Court, holding that Muslims have no right to conduct any prayers except during Ramzan and Bakri-Id at the Nellithoppu area, the 33 cent of which is owned by the Sikkandar Badhusha Avuliya Dargah atop the Thiruparankundram hills in Madurai District in Tamil Nadu.The High Court, in its...
Lawyer Alleges Attack By Goons In Tis Hazari Court Before Judge; CJI Assures Action, 'Won't Accept Gunda Raj'
A lawyer mentioned before the Chief Justice of India this morning that he was beaten up in a Courtroom in Tis Hazari Courts in Delhi last Saturday.The lawyer said that while he was appearing in the Court of Additional District Judge Harjeet Singh Pal, on behalf of one accused, the complainant's advocate along with many goons entered the Courtroom, and in front of the Judge assaulted him and...
Has Supreme Court's Interpretation Of Section 29A Created Uncertainty Around Challenge To Arbitral Awards? A Critical Analysis
The Supreme Court has recently made a controversial shift in the interpretation of Section 29A (5) of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996, by allowing the post-award extension to the arbitral tribunal to make otherwise unenforceable award, enforceable. In C. Velusamy vs. K Indhera, 2026 LiveLaw (SC) 105, the two-judge bench held that an application seeking extension of an arbitrator's mandate under Section 29A (5) is maintainable even after an arbitral award has been delivered beyond...
Code Of Civil Procedure (CPC): All India Annual Digest 2025
Supreme CourtOrder XLI Rule 27 CPC | Appellate Courts Must First Examine Pleadings Before Allowing Additional Evidence : Supreme CourtCause Title: IQBAL AHMED (DEAD) BY LRS. & ANR. VERSUS ABDUL SHUKOORCitation: 2025 LiveLaw (SC) 831The Supreme Court held that appellate courts cannot permit additional evidence under Order XLI Rule 27 of the CPC unless such evidence is supported by...
Supreme Court Annual Digest 2025: Judiciary
Judiciary - Supreme Court Annual Digest 2025 3-year minimum practice - The Supreme Court reinstated a minimum three-year practice requirement for advocates applying for Civil Judge (Junior Division) posts, reversing the earlier relaxation from the 2002 All India Judges Association case. The decision revealed a lack of consensus among High Courts and States, with most supporting...
LiveLaw Academy Announces Course on the New Labour Codes: Registrations Open Now
LiveLaw Academy has opened registrations for its upcoming Course on the New Labour Codes, a structured and practice-oriented online course designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of India's reformed labour law framework. Interested participants can view full course details and register through LiveLaw Academy here: 👉 Register for the Course on the New Labour Codes Understanding India's New Labour Law FrameworkIndia's labour law regime is undergoing a fundamental transformation with...
POCSO Act: All India Annual Digest 2025
Supreme CourtApplication in Consensual Adolescent Relationships - The Supreme Court emphasized a nuanced application of the POCSO Act in cases involving consensual romantic relationships between adolescents, prioritizing the best interests of the victim and her dependents. (Paras 15, 31) In Re: Right to Privacy of Adolescents, 2025 LiveLaw (SC) 617 : 2025 INSC 778Life Imprisonment -...