DRAT Has Discretion To Reduce Interest Granted By DRT In Favour Of Secured Creditor: Rajasthan High Court

The Rajasthan High Court held that the DRAT had discretion under Section 19(20) of the Recovery of Debts and Bankruptcy Act, 1993, to reduce the interest rate awarded by the DRT in favour of the secured creditor.The bench of Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand was hearing a challenge against the order of the DRAT by which the order passed by DRT was modified to the extent of reducing the interest rate...

PTCL Act Can Be Invoked For Second Time If Granted Lands Are Transferred After Being Restored In Favor Of Grantee: Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court has differed from the view of a co-ordinate single bench which had held that that if land already restored in grantee's favour is sold again, the grantee is then not entitled to invoke Karnataka SCST (Prohibition of Transfer of Certain Lands) (PTCL) Act for a second time seeking resumption and restoration of the lands.Justice R Devdas held PTCL Act does not...

High Court Of Chhattisgarh Commemorates 25 Years Of Judicial Service

The Chhattisgarh High Court today, on 27th September 2025, celebrated its 25th Anniversary by organizing a Silver Jubilee function, marking a milestone of 25 years of dedicated service to Justice, Constitutional values, and the rule of Law. The celebration highlighted the Court's journey from its establishment to becoming a pillar of the judicial system of the State. The event was held...

Kerala High Court Forms High-Level Panel To Address Kochi's Sewer Network And Sewage Treatment Issues

The Kerala High Court has constituted a high-level study group to examine and propose long-term solutions to Kochi's chronic sewerage and sewage treatment problems.The order was passed by a Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Nitin Jamdar and Justice Basant Balaji while hearing a public interest litigation filed by the Apartment Owners Apex Association, Kerala concerning the sewer network...

Delhi State Commission Dismisses Allegations Of Medical Negligence Against AIIMS Hospital And Its Doctors

The Delhi State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission bench comprising Sangita Dhingra Sehgal, President and Pinki, Judicial Member has dismissed allegations of medical negligence made by a patient against AIIMS hospital and its doctors. It was observed that the allegations were vague and without any expert evidence or cogent material. Brief facts: The complainant approached the...

Legal Researcher Vacancy At Rajasthan High Court, Jodhpur [Apply Now]

The Rajasthan High Court, Jodhpur invites online applications for the post of Legal Researcher on contractual basis for deputing with Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sameer Jain.Name of the Post: Legal Researcher No. of Post: 01 (One) Age Limit: 33 Years Essential Qualification and Experience • A candidate must be a fresh law graduate or Postgraduate in law from universities/colleges/ Institutions established by law in India. • A candidate must have a basic knowledge of computers. How to apply? • To...

Date Of Passing Final Exam Relevant For Batch-Wise Recruitment, Not When Certificate Was Issued: HP High Court

The Himachal Pradesh High Court held that for batch-wise recruitment, the year and month of passing the final examination must decide the candidate's batch and not the date on which the certificate was issued.Rejecting the State's contention, Justice Sandeep Sharma observed that “…it is nowhere mentioned in the R&P Rules that date of issuance of certificate given in the certificate...

[Advt.] 7 Day Online Certificate Course On Family Courts: Practice & Procedure By Legal Expatiate [Register Before 5th October]

This Course will help participants to learn the corporate litigation field from practical aspect. It will upgrade their procedural skills in family matters which a lawyer must possess who is willing to practice at Family Court. This course will also help to upgrade litigation skills. Topics Covered Day I - Basic Family courts in IndiaTypes of cases which are filed in Family courts Jurisdiction of family courts (Section 8)Exclusion of jurisdiction (section 9)Procedure of family...

Delhi High Court Fines Litigants ₹50K For Casting 'Mythical' Aspersions Against Judge

The Delhi High Court has fined two litigants for filing a transfer petition by “making and cooking up an imaginary story” and casting aspersions based on “misleading and mythical” assertions on a sitting trial court judge. Justice Saurabh Banerjee took a serious objection to the filing of the petition and dismissed it with a costs of Rs. 50,000 to be deposited with the Delhi High...

Kerala High Court Appoints Former Judge As Observer To Oversee Selection Of Head Priests At Sabarimala & Malikappuram Temples

The Kerala High Court on Monday (September 29) appointed former high court judge Justice T.R. Ramachandran Nair as 'Observer' to oversee the selection process of Head Priests/Melsanthies at the Sabarimala Sree Dharma Sastha temple and Malikappuram Temples.The Division Bench of Justice Raja Vijayaraghavan V. and Justice K.V. Jayakumar passed the order while considering a suo motu...

Denial Of Parole To Perform Parent's Last Rites Violates Article 21: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has observed that the right to perform last rites of a parent is an essential religious and moral duty and denial of parole in such a case violates a convict's right to dignity under Article 21 of the Constitution of India.Justice Ravinder Dudeja granted four weeks parole to a man convicted in a rape case registered in 2018. He was sentenced to undergo rigorous...

LiveLaw Academy Launches New Judiciary Prep Booster Test Series [Civil Law]

LiveLaw Academy has announced the launch of its latest Judiciary Prep Booster Test Series, designed to provide structured, exam-oriented practice for aspiring judges.The series covers four key subjects that form the backbone of Civil Judge and Higher Judiciary examinations: Indian Contract Act, 1872Specific Relief Act, 1963Code of Civil Procedure, 1908Limitation Act, 1963Each subject pack follows a 5-day structured schedule including3 Objective Tests → 100 Questions | 1.5 Hours | 100 Marks...