Bhoomi Pujan & Foundation Stone Laying Of 'Platinum Hall' At Chhattisgarh High Court

The Bhoomi Pujan and foundation stone laying ceremony of the new “Platinum Hall”, a 1000-capacity auditorium, was held today in the premises of the Chhattisgarh High Court, Bilaspur. The ceremony was presided over by Justice Ramesh Sinha, Chief Justice High Court of Chhattisgarh. The ceremony was attented by Justice Sanjay K. Agrawal, Justice Parth Prateem Sahu, Justice Rajani...

RGNUL Punjab To Organise Its 5th RGNUL Negotiation Competition, 2025

The Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution (CADR), Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab in collaboration with Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas, Markanda Advocates, Justice KP Bhandari Foundation, SCC Times, Centre for Trade and Investment Law, and Kovise Foundation Conflict Resolution International is set to organise the 5th edition of RGNUL Negotiation Competition, 2025 (5th NegComp) from 7th-9th November, 2025 in a virtual set-up. Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law...

SCL-India & NLU Delhi's CLUD Sign MoU For Collaboration In The Field Of Construction Law

The Centre for Law and Urban Development (CLUD), National Law University Delhi and the Society of Construction Law – India (SCL) have formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster collaboration in the field of construction law, aiming to bridge the gap between academia and industry practice. The Society of Construction Law – India, founded in 2016 and affiliated with SCL – UK, is a professional body that promotes research, education, and discourse in construction law and...

CPL, NLU Delhi Call For Papers: Aging In India & Japan [Submit Abstracts By: 12th October]

The Centre for Comparative Studies in Personal Laws (CPL), National Law University Delhi, is inviting contributions for an edited volume on “Aging in India & Japan: Socio-Legal Issues and Measures Concerning Senior Citizens.” The volume aims to provide a comparative exploration of how both jurisdictions are addressing the challenges of an aging population through legal frameworks, institutional mechanisms, and policy interventions, situated within the broader context of the...

Punjab & Haryana High Court Upholds Acquittal Of Rape Accused, Says Defence Was Able To Make Case For False Implication

The Punjab and Haryana High Court, in a recent judgment, upheld the acquittal of an accused in a rape case, observing that the testimony of the prosecutrix suffered from serious infirmities and inconsistencies and the "defence has successfully raised a plausible case of false implication.”Justice Manjari Nehru Kaul and Justice H.S. Grewal said, "we are satisfied that the prosecution has...

Chhattisgarh High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail To Chaitanya Baghel In Alleged Liquor Scam Worth ₹2161 Crores

The Chhattisgarh High Court has rejected anticipatory bail to Chaitanya Baghel (son of former CM Bhupesh Baghel), who was alleged to be one of the "top leaders" of a syndicate involved in the Chhattisgarh Excise Department scam between 2019 and 2023.The Economic Offences Wing (EOW/ACB) had registered offences under Section 7 (Offence relating to public servant being bribed) and Section...

Kerala High Court Questions State's Inaction In Taking Measures To Address Human-Elephant Conflict Despite Orders, Calls Delay 'Appalling'

The Kerala High Court has pulled up the State government for failing to act with urgency in procuring equipment to tackle recurring human–elephant conflicts in Aaralam and Wayanad, despite clear directions issued over two months ago.A Division Bench comprising Justice Jayasankaran Nambiar and Justice Jobin Sebastian were hearing petitions concerning the human- wildlife conflict in Wayanad...

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : September 24, 2025

Links of today's Supreme Court reports

Two Additional Judges Of Madras High Court Appointed As Permanent Judges

The central government has appointed two additional judges of the Madras High Court as permanent judges. In a gazette notification issued on September 24, the Department of Justice said that President, in exercise of powers under Article 217(1) has appointed Justice N Senthilkumar and Justice G Arul Murugan as permanent judges of the Madras High Court. The notification reads as under:"In...

Can Judicial Officer's Experience Be Counted Towards '7-Year Practice' For District Judge Direct Appointment? Supreme Court Hears [Day 2]

The Supreme Court today continued the hearing of its constitution bench on the issue of whether a judicial officer, who has already completed 7 years in the Bar, is entitled to be appointed as a District Judge against a Bar vacancy.The petitioners today emphasised that several factors are to be seen behind why a potential candidate discontinues advocacy; the discontinuation alone cannot mean...

Karnataka High Court Directs CBDT To Extend Tax Audit Due Date To 31st October

The Karnataka High Court today directed the Central Board of Direct Taxes to extend the due date for filing Tax Audit Reports under Section 44AB of the Income Tax Act, 1961, by one month to 31st October, 2025.For reference: “Section 44AB of the Income Tax Act, 1961 mandates compulsory audit of accounts for businesses and professionals above a specified turnover or gross...

School Cannot Claim Any Land As Its 'Playground' Without Title Deed: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court has held that a school cannot claim possession of a playground without the required documents, stating that parties claiming rights on the basis of documents are entitled to be in possession of the property.Justice N Nagaresh delivered the judgment while considering two writ petitions which related to a property which was claimed to be the only playground of CA...