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LiveLaw Breaking News Alerts: 18 September 2026
LiveLaw is introducing a new feature —'Breaking News Alerts' — designed to keep our readers instantly updated on the most important judicial developments. With real-time coverage of urgent pronouncements and orders from the Supreme Court and High Courts, this feature ensures that critical updates reach you the moment they happen. Whether it's a landmark ruling or an urgent interim...
Presumption Of Guilt Under POCSO Act Not Absolute: Supreme Court Acquits Man
"The court should not mechanically accept the ipse dixit of the prosecution riding on the provisions regarding presumption of guilt to give a stamp of approval to every prosecution even if they are absurd or improbable in its story."
'Where Does A Judge Go For Justice?': UP Judge Ravi Diwakar Questions Recall Of 97 Part-Heard Cases From His Court
Judge Ravi Diwakar says 97 serious part-heard murder cases were transferred from his court without reasons being recorded, just 13 days before the District Judge's retirement.
ECI Bars Both Factions From Using 'All India Trinamool Congress' Name, 'Flowers & Grass' Symbol
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has passed an interim order restraining both rival factions of the All India Trinamool Congress from using the party's name “All India Trinamool Congress” and its reserved “Flowers & Grass” symbol, pending a final determination of the dispute under Paragraph 15 of the Election Symbols (Reservation & Allotment) Order, 1968.The order was...
Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : September 17, 2026
Links to the reports of September 17 Supreme Court Asks RBI To Issue Directions To Prevent Forcible Repossession Of Vehicles By Banks, NBFCsPC Act | Handover Of Bribe To Intermediary Not Enough To Prove Public Servant's Guilt : Supreme CourtLitigant Mustn't Suffer When Delay Is Due To E-Filing Technical Glitch : Supreme Court Restores NCLAT AppealAppointment To Public Post Contrary To...
People Voted For United Shiv Sena, How Can 2019 Vote Shares Be Evidence Of Support For Shinde Faction? Supreme Court
Shinde faction argued that ECI could not have allotted neutral symbols to both side as the Bow and Arrow Symbol has importance in voters’ minds.
No Vested Right To Claim Promotion Under Repealed Rules : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Thursday (September 17) reiterated that a promotional post arising under the applicable Rules need not necessarily be filled under those Rules, particularly where they have since been repealed. The Court held that such promotional posts can be filled up under the new Rules, which prescribe new methods of recruitment. “The employee does not acquire any vested right...
Dharavi People Showed Exemplary Understanding During Covid Pandemic : Supreme Court
"Sometimes, poverty and lack of amenities will make you broad-minded," the Court commented.
Supreme Court Seeks Centre's Response On Claim That Bengali Woman Was Pushed Out To Bangladesh Without Nationality Verification
The petitioner contended that his mother was sent to Bangladesh without following the due process.
Supreme Court Again Asks CBSE To Consider Exempting Present Class 6 Students From 3-Language Policy
The Board can introduce the 3-language mandate from 2027 in Class 6, the Court proposed.
Supreme Court Allows 3-Year Law Graduates With Bachelor Degrees Through Distance/Open Mode To Provisionally Enrol As Advocates
The Supreme Court has recently directed the Telangana State Bar Council to provisionally enrol as advocates a batch of applicants whose three-year LL.B. degrees were obtained through the regular mode, but whose enrolment had been withheld on the ground that their preceding educational qualifications (Bachelor's degree) was obtained through open, distance, or correspondence mode. A bench...