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'LiveLaw Essential Companion', Says Lawyer Who Topped Higher Judiciary Exams In Both Punjab & Haryana
In an exceptional feat, Ludhiana-based advocate Prabhjot Singh Sachdeva has secured the top rank in both the Punjab and Haryana Higher Judicial Service Examinations, earning his selection as an Additional District and Sessions Judge.Speaking about his preparation journey, Sachdeva credits LiveLaw as a "constant companion" during his rigorous preparation, underscoring the importance of...
Supreme Court Monthly Roundup: January 2026
Judgments'Ideological Drivers Of Alleged Conspiracy' : Why Supreme Court Denied Bail To Umar Khalid & Sharjeel ImamCase Details: Gulfisha Fatima v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) (And Connected Matters)Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (SC) 1The Supreme Court, while denying bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the Delhi riots larger conspiracy case held that their roles were not episodic...
Mamata Banerjee To Argue Plea Against WB SIR : Live Updates From Supreme Court
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will appear in the Supreme Court today for the petition filed by her against the SIR process in West Bengal.The matter is before a bench led by CJI Surya Kant.Banerjee has filed a writ petition in the Supreme Court against the Election Commission of India, challenging the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process ongoing in the State.The petition...
Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : February 3, 2026
Links to today's reports :'You Can't Play With Data Of Indians': Supreme Court Questions Meta & WhatsApp Over Privacy Policy'Only 7 Witnesses Examined In 7 Years' : Supreme Court Slams J&K UT For Delay In Trial; Seeks Details Of Pending Criminal CasesTemple Trust Not An 'Industry' As Per Industrial Disputes Act : Supreme CourtSupreme Court Questions UP Police For Not Invoking Hate...
SC Collegium Approves Appointment Of 5 Retired Judges As Ad Hoc Judges Of Allahabad High Court Under Article 224A
In a significant development, the Supreme Court Collegium today approved the appointment of retired Judges as ad hoc Judges of the Allahabad High Court in terms of Article 224A of the Constitution, a rarely invoked provision.The approval is given for appointment for a period of two years.The following are the retired Judges who have been recommended for appointment as ad hoc Judges :1....
Wife Files Writ Petition In Supreme Court To Restrain Husband's Divorce Proceedings In USA
An Indian woman has approached the Supreme Court under Article 32 of the Constitution challenging divorce proceedings initiated by her husband before a Family Court in the State of Rhode Island in the United States, alleging that the foreign proceedings are without jurisdiction and violate her fundamental rights under Articles 14 and 21.“The foreign divorce proceedings are ex facie...
Supreme Court Directs States/Union Territories To Release Pending Compensation To Acid Attack Victims By March 10
The Supreme Court today directed states and Union Territories to release funds for payment of compensation to acid attack victims whose applications have already been approved, after being informed that court orders allowing compensation were remaining ineffective due to non-release of funds by governments.“Wherever approval has been granted for payment of victim compensation to the victims...
Award Passed After Arbitrator's Mandate Expiry Not Void If Court Extends Time: Supreme Court
In a notable development, the Supreme Court on Tuesday (February 3) held that where an arbitral award is rendered beyond the statutory period prescribed under Section 29A, such an award, though rendered after the tribunal's mandate has technically terminated, can be given effect if an application is filed before the competent court under Section 29A seeking extension of the arbitral...
Supreme Court Weekly Digest: January 1 - 10, 2026
Administrative Law — Doctrine of Legitimate Expectation — Policy Change — Lack of Probity and Transparency - Service/Education Law — Alteration of the "Rules of the Game" - Supreme Court found that the policy modification was prompted by an undisclosed representation from the father of a high-ranking candidate who failed to disclose his private interest - Such a change,...
'Must Be Cured' : CJI Surya Kant On Delay In Pronouncing Judgments, To Raise Issue At High Court Chief Justices' Conference
The Chief Justice of India on Tuesday repeated his concerns about the delay on the part of certain High Court Judges in delivering judgments after reserving them for several months.CJI Surya Kant said that he will address the issue in the upcoming conference of High Court Chief Justices scheduled to take place on February 7-8. "This is also one of the agenda which we have already flagged...
