Ensure "Dr." Not Used By Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists Without Medical Qualification: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday (November 4) passed an order against the usage of "Dr." prefix by physiotherapists and occupational therapists who do not possess recognised medical qualification.Justice V.G. Arun was told that there is a conflict between the provisions of the Indian Medical Degrees Act, 1916 (Exhibit P1) and the clauses in the Competency Based Curriculum for Physiotherapy...

No Compassionate Appointment Claim Over Missing Employee Who Retired Before 7-Year Period For Presumption Of Death: Supreme Court

As the family accepted the retiral benefits, no claim for compassionate appointment is maintainable, the Court said.

Calcutta High Court Seeks Election Commission's Response In Plea Challenging Conduct Of 'SIR' In West Bengal

The Calcutta High Court on Thursday directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to file an affidavit detailing the process by which the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is being implemented in West Bengal. A Division Bench of Acting Chief Justice Sujoy Paul and Justice Partha Sarathi Sen issued the direction while hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by...

'Film Is Fiction': MP High Court Rejects Plea By Shah Bano's Daughter Against Release Of Haq Movie

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has dismissed Shah Bano's daughter's plea against release of Haq movie, observing that as per the disclaimer the film is fictional, adaptation of a book 'Bano: Bharat Ki Beti' and inspired by the 1985 landmark Supreme Court judgment hence some amount of leeway is permissible. The court said that the same does not amount to false portrayal of the petitioner's...

Umar Khalid, Gulfisha, Sharjeel Bail Hearing : Live Updates From Supreme Court | Delhi Riots UAPA Case

The Supreme Court will hear today the bail pleas filed in the Delhi riots larger conspiracy case.A bench comprising Justice Aravind Kumar and Justice NV Anjarai had on the previous days heard the arguments of Umar Khalid, Gulfisha Fatima, Sharjeel Imam, Meeran Haider, Shifa Ur Rehman and Md. Saleem.Today, the bench is expected to hear the arguments of Delhi Police.The hearing will commence at...

'Declare National Public Health Emergency': Plea Filed In Supreme Court To Curb Rising Air Pollution Across India

“2.2 million schoolchildren in Delhi have already suffered irreversible lung damage", the plea claims.

Supreme Court Dismisses SP Leader Abdullah Azam Khan's Plea To Quash FIR Over Alleged Use Of Forged Documents For Passport

The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a plea filed by former Uttar Pradesh MLA Abdullah Azam Khan, son of Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan, seeking quashing of an FIR against him for allegedly using forged documents to obtain a passport.“We are not inclined to interfere. However, we make it clear that the trial court is at liberty to decide all the issues without being influenced by the...

'Very Unfair To Court' : CJI BR Gavai Expresses Displeasure At Attorney General's Request To Adjourn Madras Bar Association Case

"If you want to keep the matter after Nov 24 ( CJI's retirement), tell us frankly," CJI Gavai said.

Supreme Court To Examine If NCLAT Can Refer Matter To Third Member When Two-Member Bench Delivers Split Verdict

The Supreme Court is set to decide whether, in the case of a split verdict by the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (“NCLAT”), the reference of the case to a third member would be legally justifiable or should the matter be referred to a larger bench of three members for fresh adjudication. Observing that there is no clear procedure to address situations where a two-member bench...

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up: October 27, 2025 To November 02, 2025

Reports/JudgmentsS.12A Commercial Courts Act | Pre-Litigation Mediation Not Mandatory In Cases Of Continuing IPR Infringement: Supreme CourtCase Details: Novenco Building and Industry A/S v. Xero Energy Engineering Solutions Private Ltd. & Anr.Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (SC) 1027The Supreme Court held that the requirement of pre-institution mediation under Section 12A of the Commercial Courts...

Supreme Court Seeks Union's Reply On Petitions Challenging Online Gaming Act

The Supreme Court on November 6 postponed the batch of petitions challenging the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 ("Online Gaming Act"), which seeks to prohibit 'online money games' and the offering of bank services, advertisements, etc. related thereto. It has asked the Union Government to file a comprehensive reply. Before a bench comprising Justice JB Pardiwala and...

LiveLaw Invites Applications For The Post Of Associate Editor – Corporate Legal News (2 Positions)

India's Premier Legal News Portal Invites Applications For The Post Of Associate Editor – Corporate Legal News (2 Positions)About LiveLawLiveLaw is India's most trusted and widely read platform for legal news, analysis, and commentary. With a decade of excellence in legal journalism, LiveLaw covers courts, corporate law, policy, and regulatory developments with unmatched depth and accuracy.Position: Associate Editor – Corporate Legal NewsNumber of Openings: 2Work Mode: RemoteEligibility...