Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain 'Jana Nayagan' Film Producer's Plea For CBFC Clearance, Asks Madras HC To Decide On Jan 20

The Court said that there was no need for its interference when the High Court Divsion Bench is considering the matter.

Judge Can't Usurp Powers Of Prosecutor By Conducting Chief Examination: Kerala High Court Sets Aside Life Conviction After 14 Yrs Of Custody

The Kerala High Court has recently (12 January) observed that a judge cannot assume the role of a Public Prosecutor by usurping into the counsel's powers.The observation was made by a division bench of Justice Raja Vijayaraghavan V and Justice K V Jayakumar while setting aside the life sentence imposed on an accused convicted of murder, holding that the entire trial stood vitiated due to...

'Irresponsible Appeal Filed To Appease Ego': MP High Court Slaps Costs On State In Dowry Death Case

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has imposed ₹25,000 costs on the State for wasting judicial time by filing an "irresponsible" criminal appeal against acquittal in a dowry death case (Section 304B IPC).The division bench of Justice Vivek Agarwal and Justice BP Sharma observed; "...filing of this Criminal Appeal is mere wastage of time of this Court. It reflects that State has irresponsibly...

Sambhal Violence : CJM Court Orders FIR Against ASP Anuj Chaudhary, Former SHO & Others

In a significant order, the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM), Sambhal at Chandausi, last week ordered the registration of an FIR against Sambhal Circle Officer Anuj Chaudhary, Sambhal Kotwali in-charge Anuj Kumar Tomar and 15-20 unidentified police personnel in connection with the November 2024 Sambhal violence.The allegations against the police officials pertain to opening fire with the intent...

Reservation Norms Can't Be Introduced Midway To Scrap Completed Selection Process: Gauhati High Court

The Gauhati High Court has quashed the cancellation of recruitment process for the post of Rehabilitation Workers under the National Health Mission (NHM), Assam, which was halted after the State Government flagged non-compliance with reservation norms. The recruitment, which had progressed up to the publication of an approved select list, was cancelled on the grounds that reservations had...

Legal Manager (Two-Wheeler Finance) Vacancy At Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited [Ludhiana; Apply Now]

Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited invites online application for the post of Legal Manager (Two-Wheeler Finance). Name of the Post: Legal Manager (Two-Wheeler Finance) Location: Ludhiana Essential Qualification and Experience · Graduate degree in Law, as regular full time student, from a recognized university. Candidates with Post Graduate Degree in Law shall be given preference. · Experience in finance industry, preferably in banking and finance sector, with a proven...

Guardian Can Be Held Liable If Minor Flies Kite Using Chinese Manjha: MP High Court

While hearing a suo motu PIL concerning the illegal sale and use of Chinese Manjha, the Madhya Pradesh High Court, on Monday (January 12), held that if a minor was found using Chinese Manjha for kite flying, his/her guardian may be held responsible under Section 106(1) of BNS, 2023, for the death caused by negligence.The division bench of Justice Vijay Kumar Shukla and Justice Alok...

Digital Arrests | Banks, Telecom Cos Be Held Liable If Victim's Loss Attributable To Their Negligence : MHA Committee

Pursuant to the Supreme Court's order in the suo motu case taken up over "digital arrest" scams, the Ministry of Home Affairs has constituted a High-level Inter-Departmental Committee to comprehensively examine all facets related to "digital arrests”. The Committee will work under the Chairmanship of Special Secretary (Internal Security), MHA. It further comprises members at the...

Assistant Manager (Data Privacy And Ethics) Vacancy At KPMG India

KPMG India invites online application for the post of Assistant Manager (Data Privacy and Ethics). Name of the Post: Assistant Manager (Data Privacy and Ethics) Location: Mumbai Essential Qualification and Experience · Candidate should have a degree in LL.B./B.E./MBA How to apply? · To apply online, click here To Access Official Notification, click here

Young Professional Vacancy At Income Tax Department, Chandigarh

Income Tax Department invites application for the post of Young Professional in Law & Accountancy. Name of the Post: Young Professional No. of Post: 01 (One) Age Limit: 35 Years Remuneration: Rs. 65,000/- month Location: Chandigarh Essential Qualification and Experience Indian Nationals holding Graduate /Post Graduate degree in Law from recognized Universities, Colleges and Institutions of National and International repute, and/or Chartered Accountant.Candidates...

Legal Manager (Loan Against Property) Vacancy At Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited [Bangalore; Apply Now]

Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited invites application for the post of Legal Manager (Loan Against Property). Name of the Post: Legal Manager (Loan Against Property) Location: Bangalore Essential Qualification and Experience · Graduate degree in Law, as regular full-time student, from a recognized university. Candidates with Post Graduate Degree in Law shall be given preference. · Experience in finance industry, preferably in banking and finance sector, with a proven...

20 Important Judgments Of Orissa High Court-2025

S. 175(3) BNSS | Mandatory For Magistrate To Hear Police Officer On Refusal To Register FIR Before Passing Order For Investigation: Orissa HCCase Title: Swarnalata Jena v. State of Odisha & Ors.Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Ori) 19The Bench of Justice Gourishankar Satapathy held that before passing order for investigation, it is mandatory for the Magistrate to hear the submissions of the...