Kerala High Court Asks State To Conduct Hazard Sweeps At Other Tunnel, Infrastructure Project Sites After Wayanad Landslide

The Kerala High Court on Friday (July 24) orally directed the State to ensure that the Disaster Management Authority conducts hazard sweeps in other sites where work is going on, after the recent landslide in Wayanad that occurred on July 7.The landslide occurred at the site of the Kalladi tunnel (also known as Anakkampoyil Meppadi tunnel project), which is intended to connect Wayanad...

Undertrial Prisoner Can Sell Property Through Power Of Attorney Executed From Jail: Rajasthan High Court

The Rajasthan High Court has held that an undertrial prisoner does not forfeit the right to alienate his property and continues to enjoy his rights even in jail wherein he can validly execute a registered General or Special Power of Attorney and his attorney can legally sell the property. The bench of Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand observed,"the law is clear that a pre-convict/undertrial prisoner...

Supreme Court Bans Uploading & Sharing Of Audio-Video Recordings Of Court Hearings Without Prior Permission

The Court clarified that the order will not affect news reporting of the judicial proceedings.

'Students Can't Attend Classes In State Of Fear': Madras High Court Upholds Expulsion Of Law Students Accused Of Kidnapping Classmate

The Madras High Court recently upheld the detention order passed by Vels Institute of Science Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS), expelling two students accused of kidnapping another student of the College and demanding a ransom of Rs. 2 Lakh. [2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 336] The bench of Chief Justice SA Dharmadhikari and Justice G Arul Murugan observed that the institute's code of...

MP High Court Expresses Dissatisfaction With State's Response On Action Against Noise Pollution Violators In Indore, Seeks Report

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the State Government to file an affidavit detailing the action taken against persons responsible for noise pollution and to disclose the steps taken by the Indore District Magistrate to ensure compliance with Section 18 of the Madhya Pradesh Kolahal Niyantran (Noise Control) Act, 1985.A Division Bench of Justice Subodh Abhyankar and Justice Alok...

Madras High Court Refuses To Quash ₹7,237-Crore Illegal Mining Cases, Says 'Unholy Nexus' Between Public Officials & Accused Delayed Trial

The Madras High Court recently refused to quash an illegal mining case registered against a group of quarry operators, accused of causing a loss of Rs 7,237 crore to the State exchequer. The court added that the trial in the case was pending for almost 14 years due to delay facilitated through the "unholy nexus" between former public officials, politicians and the quarry operators....

Prosecution Can't Continue If Drug Inspector's Delay Defeats Accused's Right To Re-Test Sample: J&K&L High Court

The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has held that where the acts and omissions of a Drugs Inspector deprive an accused of the valuable statutory right to seek re-testing of a drug sample and adduce evidence in controversion of the Government Analyst's report under Section 25(3) of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, continuation of the prosecution would amount to an abuse of...

Manager (Data Privacy) Vacancy At Deloitte India LLP

Deloitte India LLP invites online application for the post of Manager (Data Privacy). Name of the Post: Manager (Data Privacy) Location: Mumbai Essential Qualification and Experience Minimum of 5+ years of experience in data protection or privacy compliance.CIPT/CIPM/CIPPE or any other related certifications preferred.In-depth knowledge of data protection laws and regulations, particularly the Personal Data Protection Bill in India.Strong analytical and problem-solving...

Assistant Project Manager Vacancy At Indian Institute Of Technology, Kanpur

Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur invites application for the post of Assistant Project Manager. Name of the Post: Assistant Project Manager No. of Post: 01 (One) Salary Range: 21000-1800-53400 Essential Qualification and Experience · Post-Graduate (MBA/ MCA/ M.Com./ M.Sc./ M.A./LLM); Or · Graduate (B.Sc./ B.A./ B.Com. BBA/ BCA/ LLB) +3 years of relevant experience. · Desirable: Good knowledge of MS Word, Excel. Good communication skills and...

Legal Associate And Legal Trainee Vacancy At AAVNA Legal [Apply Now]

AAVNA Legal, Attorneys at Law invites online applications for the post of Legal Associate and Legal Trainee. About: AAVNA Legal, Attorneys at Law, is a law firm based in Delhi specializing in Taxation (Direct & Indirect), Insolvency & Bankruptcy (IBC), Money Laundering and Economic Offences, Corporate and Civil Commercial matters. Name of the Post: Legal Associate and Legal Trainee No. of Post: Legal Associate: 02 (Two) Legal Trainee: 01 (One) Location: 419,...

S.159 Income Tax Act Can't Validate Reassessment Notice Issued To Deceased Assessee: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court at Lucknow has held that the Income Tax Department cannot invoke Section 159, which allows proceedings against a deceased assessee's legal representative, to continue reassessment proceedings initiated in the name of a dead person. It held that where the notice is issued after the assessee's death, the department must issue a fresh notice to the legal...

Manipur Violence : Supreme Court Proposes Special Courts For Day-to-Day Trials, Seeks Faster Completion Of Probes

The Supreme Court on Friday proposed the constitution of special courts to conduct day-to-day trials in criminal cases arising out of the 2023 ethnic violence in Manipur, expressing concern over the prolonged delay in investigations and emphasizing that pending probes must be completed within a reasonable time.A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi...