Umar Khalid Flags Fabricated Evidence In 17 Delhi Riots Cases Out Of 93 Acquittals, Calls UAPA Chargesheet 'Storytelling'

Former JNU scholar Umar Khalid on Wednesday flagged before a Delhi Court fabrication of evidence found by the trial court in seventeen 2020 Delhi riots cases, out of the 93 cases which resulted in acquittals.Senior Advocate Trideep Pais referred to various orders passed by different judges wherein it was concluded that there has been fabrication of evidence by the Delhi Police and lack of...

No Estoppel Against Govt In Exercise Of Sovereign, Legislative Or Executive Power : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has held that the plea of estoppel cannot be raised against the Government in the exercise of its Legislative, Sovereign, or Executive functions."When pressed against the Government, the plea of waiver faces an especially high threshold and rarely succeeds," the Court said.The bench comprising Justice Surya Kant, Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice NK Singh agreed with the...

"How Long Can You Keep A Person In Custody Without Trial?" : Supreme Court Questions Delay In Trial Against Surendra Gadling

The bench was hearing Gadling's bail plea in the 2016 Gadchiroli Arson case.

Kerala Cabinet Gives Nod For Judicial City, New High Court Building In Kalamassery

Law Minister of Kerala, P. Rajeev recently took to social media to announce that an in-principle Cabinet approval has been received for establishing a Judicial City in Kalamassery, Ernakulam. The project aims to house the Kerala High Court in its premises and is estimated to cost more than ₹1000 crore, for land acquisition and construction.This new proposal was necessitated due to lack of...

Mediators Vacancy At Main Mediation Centre, High Court Of Bombay

Maharashtra State Legal Service Authority invites application for the post of Mediators to work as 'Mediator' in the Main Mediation Centre, High Court of Bombay at its Principal seat and benches at Nagpur, Aurangabad.Name of the Post: Mediators Essential Qualification and Experience • Retired Judicial Officers Mediators amongst the State of Maharashtra. How to apply? • Interested candidates are required to submit in their application via email to the office of Main Mediation Centre, Bombay...

'Why Did You Not Hang Him Till Now?': Supreme Court Asks Centre In Balwant Singh Rajoana's Plea To Commute Death Sentence

"Question is why did you not hang him till now? Who is to be blamed for that? At least we would not have stayed his execution," SC said.

2025 LiveLaw (SC) 942 | DIVYAGNAKUMARI HARISINH PARMAR AND ORS. Versus UNION OF INDIA AND ORS

Supreme Court Dismisses Allottees' Plea Against Collector's 1974 Order For Forfeiture Of Alwara Lands In Dadra And Nagar HaveliNo Estoppel Against Govt In Exercise Of Sovereign, Legislative Or Executive Power : Supreme Court...

CLAT PG Score Can't Be Adopted For Offering Public Employment: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday ruled that the score of Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) PG cannot be adopted for offering public employment. A division bench comprising Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela said that the criteria determining eligibility for pursuing higher courses- post graduation, and the criteria for adjudging suitability for public employment cannot...

Karnataka High Court Seeks ED's Response On Plea For Interim Release Of Congress MLA Arrested In Alleged Illegal Betting Case

The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday (September 24) asked the Enforcement Directorate to get instructions on a plea filed by wife of Congress MLA K.C Veerendra arrested in alleged illegal betting case, seeking interim release from custody for 2-3 days on account on Dusshera festival. Justice MI Arun was hearing petitioner R D Chaitra's plea seeking to declare his arrest as illegal, arbitrary...

Delhi Court Reserves Verdict On Journalist Paranjoy Thakurta's Appeal Against Adani Gag Order; No Interim Relief

District Judge Sunil Chaudhary of Delhi's Rohini Court on Wednesday reserved order on the appeal filed by journalist Paranjoy Guha Thakurta against ex-parte gag order restraining reporting against Adani Enterprises.Earlier, judge Chaudhary had recused from passing orders even after hearing Paranjoy's appeal in great detail, in light of an order of District Judge Ashish Aggarwal quashing...

Manager (Legal) Vacancy At Tata Capital [Apply Now]

Tata Capital invites online application for the post of Manager (Legal).Name of the Post: Manager (Legal) Location: Bengaluru, India Essential Qualification and Experience • Candidate should have Graduation/ Post-Graduate/ LL.B. • Desired Experience: Minimum 10 to 12 years in the field. • Good legal drafting skills. • Well versed in banking, financial and corporate laws like RBI Guidelines with respect to the organisation's business, Companies Act, Contract Act, Arbitration Act, RERA, etc....

Does CESTAT Have Jurisdiction To Hear Challenge To Central Govt Notifications Imposing Anti-Dumping Duty? Delhi High Court To Examine

The Delhi High Court is set to examine whether the Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has jurisdiction to hear challenges to notifications issued by the Central Government, imposing Anti-Dumping Duty.Anti-dumping investigation determines whether a product is being dumped in the country at a lower price, causing material injury to the domestic industry. If found...