Trial Court Must Determine Whether Additional Accused To Be Tried Jointly Or Separately; Main Case Proceeds Independently: J&K&L High Court

The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh held that where an additional accused is summoned during the course of proceedings, the trial court must undertake a judicial determination as to whether such an accused is to be tried jointly with the existing accused or separately.The Court clarified that once a separate trial is contemplated, the proceedings in the main case need not be...

Lokpal Can Form Prima Facie Opinion Before Issuing Show Cause Notice, No Prior Hearing Required: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has observed that the Lokpal of India must form a prima facie opinion regarding the existence of a case before issuing a show-cause notice following a preliminary inquiry report. A Division Bench comprising Justice Vivek Chaudhary and Justice Renu Bhatnagar said that after the preliminary inquiry report is received by the Lokpal, it is incumbent upon it to consider the...

Orissa High Court Reduces Sentence Of Imprisonment Of 26-Yr-Old Man Convicted For Raping 80-Yr-Old Lady

The Orissa High Court upheld a trial court order which convicted a 26-year-old man for raping an 80-year-old woman noting that the prosecution had proved the case beyond reasonable doubt. It however reduced the sentence imposed from 12 years imprisonment as imposed by trial court, to 10 years imprisonment. While upholding the findings of the trial Court on the guilt of the accused-appellant,...

Discharged Accused Stands On Better Footing Than One Acquitted After Criminal Trial : Supreme Court

When an accused is discharged, it means that there was no evidence to even send the matter for trial, the Court observed.

Plea In Madras High Court Alleges Fraudulent Fund Collection Through NaMo App, Seeks Action Against BJP Leaders

A plea has been filed in the Madras High Court seeking probe into alleged donations sought by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) through NaMo App and website. The petition, filed by BR Aravindakshan, a resident of Chennai, alleged that the party has cheated countless members of the public to make donations through the app for the Union Government's schemes, when in reality the funds were collected...

'Sufficient Material To Proceed': Delhi Court Takes Cognizance Of PMLA Complaint Against Robert Vadra, Others

A Delhi Court yeses took cognizance of a prosecution complaint filed by ED under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) against businessman Robert Vadra and several others in connection with Gurugram land deal case. Special judge Sushant Changotra of Rouse Avenue Courts observed that ED's prosecution complaint discloses “sufficient prima facie material” to proceed against the...

Supreme Court Dismisses Anil Ambani's Plea To Stay Fraud Classification Of Loan Accounts

The Court recorded Ambani's statement that he wished to settle the matter with banks, and did not express any opinion on it.

Call For Applications: Consultant For The Accelerating Justice Delivery Project Of The IBA [Apply Now]

The International Bar Association (IBA) invites application for the post of Consultant for the Accelerating Justice Delivery Project.Overview The Accelerating Justice Delivery Project (the “AJP”) has been launched for 2025-2026. Funded by the Special Projects Fund of the International Bar Association (IBA), the project will be managed through the IBA's Asia Pacific Forum and Bar Issues Commission. The project aims to study causes of case delays in India and other jurisdictions and identify...

Telangana HC Stays Further Proceedings In FIR Against BJP's Madhavi Lata Accused Of Obstructing Voter, Forcibly Lifting Niqab During 2024 Polls

The Telangana High Court has issued notice on a quashing plea by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Madhavi Lata, accused of interfering and obstructing the electoral process during the Hyderabad Parliamentary elections held on May 13, 2024.A bench of Justice J Sreenivas Rao directed that any further proceedings in the FIR against Lata shall remain stayed for the time being. It was also...

Consultant Vacancy At Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP

Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP invites online application for the post of Consultant. Name of the Post: Consultant Location: Noida Essential Qualification and Experience Masters or Graduate from a reputable Institute or University in Legal.Reasonable years of commercial / procurement / legal/ risk management experience primarily handling contract reviews, negotiations and experience in drafting letters and amendments.Reasonable understanding of key controls like Cyber...

Jindal Global Law School Signs MoU With ADR ODR International for Dispute Resolution Studies And Programmes

Jindal Global Law School (JGLS) at O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ADR ODR International Limited, a global provider of dispute resolution training and services, engaged in areas including conflict management, negotiation, mediation, and arbitration. The MoU signing ceremony, held at the JGU International Academy, New Delhi, marks the beginning of a collaboration aimed at promoting Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), including...

2026 LiveLaw (SC) 376 | EX. SQN. LDR. R. SOOD VS. UNION OF INDIA & ORS.

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