'Tomorrow Gen Alpha, Beta Will Come' : Petitioner Urges Supreme Court Not To Allow Withdrawal Of Cases Against Student Protesters

The petitioner opposed the withdrawal of cases solely based on political understanding between the Union and the Cockroach Janata Party leaders.

E20 Petrol Policy: Bombay High Court Orders Takedown Of 'Defamatory' AI Videos Against Union Minister Nitin Gadkari

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday (August 5) ordered takedown of deepfake, AI videos linking Union Minister Nitin Gadkari with the controversial Ethanol-blended fuel policy.Single-judge Justice Arif Doctor has ordered pulling down of all the content as highlighted by Gadkari in his suit, after finding the material to be "per se defamatory."Further, order is issued to remove any other content...

Employee Who Accepts Benefits Of Resignation Cannot Later Revoke It Claiming Its Acceptance Was Invalid : Supreme Court

“He cannot have his cake and eat it too," the Court observed, saying that the employee's conduct precluded him from challenging the acceptance of his resignation.

Supreme Court Acquits Murder Convict After 22 Years In Jail, Flags Collective Failure Of Criminal Justice System

The Court lamented that the cumulative failure of Courts "resulted in 22 years being erased out of a person's life"

LiveLaw Breaking News Alerts: 5 August 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...

News Outlets Can Report Court Proceedings Without Sharing Audio-Video Clips : Supreme Court Clarifies

The Supreme Court has clarified that its recent interim order restricting the sharing and uploading of audio-video clips of court proceedings does not prohibit recognised news organisations from reporting on hearings. The Court said that the restriction is limited to the use of audio and video clips of court proceedings in news reports.A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant,...

"Heavens Won't Fall If Vande Mataram Is Sung In Madrasas": Calcutta High Court Orally Remarks

The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday orally observed that "heavens will not fall" if all six stanzas of Vande Mataram are sung in madrasas, while hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging a government notification making the rendition of the complete national song mandatory in such institutions.The Bench of Acting Chief Justice Tapabrata Chakraborty and Justice Partha Sarathi Sen...

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : August 4, 2026

Links to reports of August 4 :Supreme Court Asks CEC To Examine Environmental Issues Concerning Himachal PradeshNEET-SS : Tamil Nadu Medical Officers Seek Retention Of Entire Unfilled Seats With State, Urge Supreme Court To Modify OrderMere Breach Of Contract Not Cheating Unless Fraudulent Intention Existed From Beginning: Supreme Court Quashes Criminal CaseSpecific Performance Of Agreement...

Savarkar Objected To Cow Worship, Treated It Only As A Useful Animal : Grandnephew Tells Pune Court

Regarding the cow as a deity is an insult to both humanity and divinity, Savarkar's book stated, as per his grandnephew.

LADC Contracts Won't Be Renewed After Existing Term : NALSA Says After Punjab Haryana Lawyers Strike

District Judges are to assign legal aid matters to members of the Bar, preferably young lawyers, in place of the LADCs, NALSA said.

Computer-Based NEET In 2 Stage Like JEE Under Active Consideration : Centre Tells Supreme Court

The Centre also explained the various measures undertaken to boost the security of the exam.

Solid Waste Management Rules 2026 : Supreme Court Directs Centre To Frame Guidelines On Environmental Compensation

The Court's judgment laid down certain principles for the Centre to follow.