Air Force Act | Disciplinary Proceedings Can't Be Initiated Against Officer Discharged In Criminal Trial On Same Charge : Supreme Court

Setting aside the dismissal of the officer, the Court ordered that a formal farewell be organised for him, to restore his honour.

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The Centre for Research and Management of Natural Resources (CRAMON) at NLUO is offering a single credit course on “Just Transitions and Energy Justice – An Indian Perspective” in online mode from 8th May, 2026 to 30th May, 2026. The course builds on emerging issues and conflicts surrounding the transition to clean energy. Through case studies from sectors such as electricity, solar power, and electric vehicles, the course seeks to contextualise theoretical discussions and provide a nuanced...

Reservation Granted In One State Can't Be Extended To Another, Backward Classes May Not Share Same Social Realities: Rajasthan High Court

The Rajasthan High Court has reiterated that benefit of reservation granted in one state cannot be extended to reserved category candidates belonging to another state, noting that one cannot assume that backward classes across different States "share identical or even comparable social realities". The bench of Justice Sanjeet Purohit who was hearing a petition filed by the Federation of...

Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel Vacancy At District Legal Services Authority, Ranchi

District Legal Services Authority, Ranchi invites application for the post of Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel. Name of the Post: Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel Essential Qualification and Experience Practice in criminal law from 0 to 3 years.Good oral and written communication skills. Thorough understanding of ethical duties of defence counsel. Ability to work effectively and efficiently with others. Excellent writing and research skills. IT Knowledge with high...

'Can't Compel People To Vote' : Supreme Court Rejects Plea Seeking To Make Voting Mandatory

The petitioner proposed that person who refused to vote must be denied Government's amenities.

Corporate Counsel Vacancy At Tata Consultancy Services Limited [Apply Now]

Tata Consultancy Services Limited invites application for the post of Corporate Counsel. Name of the Post: Corporate Counsel Location: Mumbai Essential Qualification and Experience Bachelor's degree in law.Lawyer with 10 to 15 years of work experience with at least 5 years in corporate legal department/ law firm with focus on mergers, acquisitions (both domestic and international), demergers, divestments and corporate restructuring transactions. Excellent communication,...

Motor Accidents | Absence Of Badge Not Breach Of Policy For Autorickshaw Driver, Insurer Liable To Compensate: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court, in a recent judgment, clarified that since there is no need for separate badges to drive autorickshaws if drivers hold valid licenses, absence of badge is not a fundamental breach of insurance policy conditions.Justice M.B. Snehalatha held that in such circumstances, the insurer is liable to compensate and it does not have the right to recover from the registered owner...

“Live-In Relationship Doesn't Negate Deception In False Promise To Marry Cases”: Delhi High Court Rejects Anticipatory Bail

The Delhi High Court has held that an accused cannot rely on the plea that he was “not legally married” but only in a live-in relationship with another woman to rebut allegations of false promise of marriage.Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma made the observation while rejecting a pre-arrest bail plea in a case registered under Section 69 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.According to the...

Delhi High Court Issues Notice To 'X' User On Gaurav Bhatia's Plea Alleging Breach Of Interim Order Restraining Defamatory Posts

The Delhi High Court on Thursday issued notice on a plea filed by Senior Advocate and BJP leader Gaurav Bhatia seeking take down of content uploaded by a X (formerly Twitter) user alleging that the same is in wilful disobedience of an interim order passed in his defamation suit. Bhatia has filed the fresh application against user “Ranting Gola” alleging that despite the interim order...

RMLNLU Conducts Two-Week Capacity Building Programme On Traditional Knowledge Systems & Cultural Expressions [Apply By April 20]

Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University (RMLNLU), Lucknow, is organising a Two-Week Capacity Building Programme on “Traditional Knowledge System and Cultural Expressions in India: Social and Legal Dimensions” from May 04–16, 2026. The programme is sponsored by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi, and will be conducted in offline mode.About the ProgrammeIndia is home to some of the world's most abundant and varied traditional knowledge systems (TKS) and...

Delhi High Court Seeks Centre, Meta's Response To Plea Against Blocking Of News Outlet Molitic's Facebook Page

The Delhi High Court on Thursday issued notice on a plea filed against blocking of Facebook page of digital media platform Molitics on March 29. Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav sought response of the Union Government through Ministries of Electronics and Information Technology, Home Affairs and Information And Broadcasting, as well as Delhi Police and Meta Platforms. The plea has been...

S.193(2) BNSS | 60-Day Timeline For Chargesheet In Rape, POCSO Offences Not Shortcut To Default Bail For Accused: Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court has held that an accused cannot seek reprieve of default bail by citing the 60-day investigation timeline mandated under Section 193(2) BNSS (applicable for offences like POCSO and Rape). Terming the provision as 'victim-centric', not intended 'to furnish an escape route' for the accused, the Court underscored that Section187(3) BNSS [90-day timeline for investigation...